Non-destructive phenotyping of root system architecture can facilitate breeding for root traits that optimize resource acquisition. This protocol describes the construction of a low-cost, high-resolution root phenotyping platform, requiring no sophisticated equipment and adaptable to most laboratory and glasshouse environments. The phenotyping platform consists of germination paper abutting scanners and open-source image acquisition software which allows live imaging of root systems. The phenotyping platform is scalable, modular and inexpensive.
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Adu et al. (2015) studied this question.