Innovations - PhenoTest

Improved seed quality thanks to innovative testing methods

Well-positioned and internationally active – first-class seed quality is the basis for a good crop. We want to be sure that we supply our customers with only the best seeds. This is why we subject our seed to test methods, which we develop ourselves in many research projects with partners and European seed quality research institutes.

Checking seed quality with the PhenoTest machine

Our analysis procedures use a wide range of techniques, including two-dimensional X-ray images, micro-computer tomography, laser light-sectioning and near-infrared spectral measurement (NIRS). We see ourselves as being on a successful innovation course today and in the future.


We look at the field

Strube's statements about its sugar beets can withstand scientific investigation. Based on various tests, we investigate how well the predictions on the germination and growing capacities from our lab tests are reflected in reality. We know the influencing parameters. And we can therefore continue to improve the quality of our seeds.

Our scientific curiosity reaches beyond seed quality research. We are always looking for new approaches to optimise operations and we participate in various research projects.

Our innovations

The BeetControl app is used to examine a leaf for Cercospora.

BeetControl

App for the precise analysis and prognosis of

of leaf diseases in sugar beet

BlueBob chopping tool seen from below

BlueBob®

Prototype for a chopping robot for mechanical weed control in sugar beets.

The PhenoBob analyzes the development of sugar beets

PhenoBob

The PhenoBob is a self-navigating vehicle with a camera system for the image-based analysis of plants.

Image of a healthy plant development

PhenoTest

New method: The PhenoTest determines the germination and the vigour of the seed.

Hugo-Junkers-award for the Hyperspectral Scanner

Hyperspectral scanner

The hyperspectral scanner is a programme for early diagnosis of disease.

Strube Weber Wanne biogas stone separation facility

Weber cleaner

The Weber cleaner is a stone separation facility for sugar beets for biogas production.

Strube micro-computer tomography

Seedinspector and CT

Examination of the sugar beet seeds with high-performance micro-computer tomography (CT).

Strube BlueMobil 4

BlueMobil

The BlueMobil is a technology for trials to ensure plot harvesting with simultaneous sampling.

Strube 2D x-ray beet balls

2D-X-ray images with automatic image analysis

First 2D reconstruction of the seed based on X-ray images.

The PhenoBob at work in the field