Integrating artificial intelligence and high-throughput phenotyping for crop improvement

doi:10.1016/j.jia.2023.10.019

摘要/Abstract

Abstract: Crop improvement is crucial for addressing the global challenges of food security and sustainable agriculture. Recent advancements in high-throughput phenotyping (HTP) technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the field, enabling rapid and accurate assessment of crop traits on a large scale. The integration of AI and machine learning algorithms with HTP data has unlocked new opportunities for crop improvement. AI algorithms can analyze and interpret large datasets, and extract meaningful patterns and correlations between phenotypic traits and genetic factors. These technologies have the potential to revolutionize plant breeding programs by providing breeders with efficient and accurate tools for trait selection, thereby reducing the time and cost required for variety development. However, further research and collaboration are needed to overcome the existing challenges and fully unlock the power of HTP and AI in crop improvement. By leveraging AI algorithms, researchers can efficiently analyze phenotypic data, uncover complex patterns, and establish predictive models that enable precise trait selection and crop breeding. The aim of this review is to explore the transformative potential of integrating HTP and AI in crop improvement. This review will encompass an in-depth analysis of recent advances and applications, highlighting the numerous benefits and challenges associated with HTP and AI.

Key words: artificial Intelligence , crop improvement , data analysis , high-throughput phenotyping , machine learning , precision agriculture , trait selection

Mansoor Sheikh, Farooq Iqra, Hamadani Ambreen, Kumar A Pravin, Manzoor Ikra, Yong Suk Chung. [J]. Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2024, 23(6): 1787-1802.

Mansoor Sheikh, Farooq Iqra, Hamadani Ambreen, Kumar A Pravin, Manzoor Ikra, Yong Suk Chung. Integrating artificial intelligence and high-throughput phenotyping for crop improvement[J]. Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2024, 23(6): 1787-1802.

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