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Netherlands Plant
Eco-phenotyping
Centre

What we do

NPEC facilitates state-of-the-art measurement of plant phenotypes to support research on genotype-phenotype associations. Establishing these associations is critical for the development of novel climate-proof crops and cropping systems. These novel crops and systems are necessary to secure our future high-quality food production, and improve the ecological sustainability of food production.

Research question or experiment

Please fill out the form below if you would like to request a research question or experiment with our tools and equipment.

High-throughput phenotyping

The NPEC facility consists of six modules, each offering a dedicated phenotyping platform with its own measurement systems. These systems each support specialized cameras and sensors.

NPEC offers academia and collaborating corporate Research & Development departments many opportunities to carry out accurate and high-throughput plant phenotyping. They can study plant performance in relation to relevant biotic and abiotic factors across a range of scales, from cell to field.

NPEC is jointly hosted at two locations: Wageningen University & Research and Utrecht University.

About NPEC

High throughput and high resolution data from plants both above and below ground.

Supporters

The NPEC is supported by a large number of partners and companies.

Phenotyping
modules

NPEC comprises six complementary, experimental modules.

What is eco-phenotyping?

Plant phenotyping under ecological relevant conditions.

Latest News

NPEC Ecotron facility commissioned

NPEC’s battery of 36 Ecotrons has moved into operation, opening up a range of new research possibilities… Read the article ...
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