SmartRoot

SmartRoot is a semi-automated image analysis software which streamlines the quantification of root growth and architecture for complex root systems.

The software combines a vectorial representation of root objects with a powerful tracing algorithm which accommodates to a wide range of image source and quality.

The software supports a sampling-based analysis of root system images, in which detailed information is collected on a limited number of roots selected by the user according to specific research requirements.

SmartRoot is an operating system independent freeware based on ImageJ and uses cross-platform standards (XML, SQL, Java) for communication with data analysis softwares.

How to cite :

Guillaume Lobet, Loïc Pagès and Xavier Draye. A Novel Image Analysis Toolbox Enabling Quantitative Analysis of Root System Architecture. 2011 Plant Physiology, Vol. 157, pp 29-39. doi: 10.1104/pp.111.179895

If you have any trouble installing or using SmartRoot, please check out our FAQ or send us you question with the form at the bottom of this page.

Features

SmartRoot is :

• Semi-automated
• Platform-independent (Windows, Mac OSX, Linux)
• Free

SmartRoot works with:

• Wide range of image type and quality
• All plant species
• Mature root systems
• Time-series

SmartRoot built-in tools:

• Actions on several traced roots
• Basic plot generator
• SQL database export
• CSV export
• Various types of root annotations

Measured traits:

• Root length
• Root diameter
• Root insertion angle
• Lateral density
• Interbranch distance
• Growth
• Root direction
• etc

Requirements

• Java 1.5 or higher
• ImageJ 1.44 or higher
• At least 1024M of RAM