WEBINAR: Affordable Phenomics: Expanding Access to Enhancing Genetic Gain in Plant Breeding

When:  Apr 30, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CT)

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central

As plant breeding evolves, the tools used to measure traits and support selection must evolve with it. In this webinar, we will explore how cost-effective, scalable, and interdisciplinary solutions, ranging from UAV-based imaging and portable NIR spectroscopy to open-source software, IoT integration, and 3D-printed hardware, can overcome traditional barriers to adoption. Emphasizing co-design between breeders and engineers, the presentation highlights strategies for balancing affordability with data quality, and showcases real-world examples of low-cost, high-impact phenotyping platforms.

Speakers:
Valerio Hoyos Villegas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University

CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Crop Management
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings

Price:
Members/Certified professionals: Free
Non-members: $65.00

Registration for the webinar includes access to the live webinar and a link to a recording of the webinar.

REGISTER HERE