The PHENOWEX partners will join the leading experts from Wageningen University & Research and beyond for an in-depth, hands-on learning experience focused on the latest imaging techniques in plant phenotyping.
Below is the detailed program of the summer training school that will take place on the 23rd to 27th of June 2025:
Day 1: Monday 23 June 2025
Introduction day + image acquisition
• Welcome and introduction to the Summer School
• Introduction to image analysis and phenotyping
• Image sensors and acquisition
• Assignments and practice with project cameras
• Noise and image enhancement with assignments
Day 2: Tuesday 24 June 2025
Aerial Phenotyping + segmentation + Phenotyping applications
• Industry perspective
• Guided tour research facilities at NPEC
(Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre)
• Workshop drones
Day 3: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Machine learning + Neural Networks
• Spectral Imaging
• Machine learning
– Classical Machine learning: K-MEans, Linear discriminant,
svn, neural network, supervised/ unsupervised, clustering
– Lab session image shape features and machine learning
• Introduction to Deep Learning and practical session Deep
learning and leaf segmentation challenge
Day 4: Thursday 26 June 2025
Deep learning + 3D vision
• Deep learning and object detection
• 3D workshops
– Methods to capture plants in 3D
– Generate 3D point cloud with laser light section principle
– Explanation of parameter computation
Day 5: Friday 27 June 2025
Imaging and data
• Imaging and data management
• Data analysis and application
• Questions & answers
• Evaluation and certification ceremony