A ZoomAgriSpex model with a fully loaded seed tray set up for demonstration. A team at the Canadian Barley Technical Centre used more than 250 samples to train the algorithms of a ZoomAgri machine to evaluate its performance with Canadian malt barley varieties. | ZoomAgri photo

Fast, accurate variety confirmation

An AI-driven seed recognition technology cuts accurate confirmation time of varietal purity from days to minutes

With enough training, an experienced seed grower or grain inspector can tell the difference among different varieties of barley, although they may need to take a closer look with a 10x lens or even a binocular microscope. But what if they’re stumped, or the variety for a particular sample is unknown? A genetic test will […] Read more

This ZoomAgriSpex model is set up for demonstration with a fully loaded seed tray. A team at the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre used more than 250 samples to train the algorithms of a ZoomAgri machine to evaluate its performance with Canadian malt barley varieties.  |  ZoomAgri photo

Fast, accurate variety confirmation

SASKATOON — With enough training, an experienced seed grower or grain inspector can tell the difference among different varieties of barley, although they may need to take a closer look with a 10x lens or even a binocular microscope. But what if they’re stumped, or the variety for a particular sample is unknown? A genetic […] Read more