The expanded PhenoFab facility is a joint effort between KeyGene and WPS. WPS, that has experience in implementing digital phenotyping systems since 2003, has installed a NextGen phenotyping system which is equipped with the latest technology available in this field. KeyGene has over 6 year of expertise in the field of digital phenotyping and uses its core competencies in biology, computer vision and statistics to maximize output in order to support clients with the development of their crops.
PhenoFab is the only independent phenotyping facility in the world that offers access to multiple and different phenotyping systems. Breeding and crop protection organizations utilize PhenoFab to benefit from the latest innovations in digital phenotyping in order to accelerate their R&D programs. Arjen van Tunen, CEO KeyGene states: `With this WPS system installed in the PhenoFab, KeyGene has obtained the expansion needed in order to support breeders, researchers and companies with their work on future crops. The development of newly improved crops is boosted by this state-of-the-art technology’. Bas van Eerdt, Manager Business Development WPS adds:
`With KeyGene’s strong reputation as a leading Digital Phenotyping Technology and Trait Provider, WPS is very proud that KeyGene recognizes the WPS Digital Phenotyping system as a key ingredient to bring its expertise to the next level’.
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