PheNode is an energy efficient, ‘smart’, field-deployable, environmental sensing and crop monitoring station.
Modular / Customizable / Cloud-Connected / Weather-Resistant
PheNode is a tool for researchers, farmers and horticulturists that can monitor environmental conditions and transmits the data to the cloud where growers can track their plants in real-time in order to facilitate data-driven decision support.
The PheNode’s sensor suite can be tailor-made to accommodate the many needs of researchers and growers.
Connects to the cloud via:
Windspeed
Rainfall
RGB / NIR Imaging (Standard)
NDVI/PRI (Optional)
Multispectral (Optional)
Additional space for prototyping
Add LiPo battery capacity
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(2) Digital SDI-12 Ports / (3) Analog Ports
Pore water EC / Bulk EC
Soil moisture (VWC)
Soil Temperature
Permittivity
Water Potential
Temperature / Relative Humidity /
Light Quality (PAR), Light Quantity (Lux)/ Barometric Pressure
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Temperature / Relative Humidity /
Light Quantity (Lux) / Barometric Pressure
Temperature / Relative Humidity /
Light Quantity (Lux) / Barometric Pressure
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Remote management and updates
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Accepts SDI-12, I2C analog sensor protocols and more
The modular aspect of the PheNode allows for a quick change in configuration and size in order to accommodate various crops.
2 Modules for Strawberries
3 Modules for Grain Sorghum
4 Modules for Maize
Data captured by the PheNode is transmitted to the cloud, where it can be accessed in real time.
1. Data is gathered from the field.
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2. Data is transmitted to the cloud.
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3. Data is visualized in real time.
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4. Data provides decision support to better manage inputs.
1. Data is gathered from plot-specific PheNodes in the field.
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2. Raw data can be downloaded for analysis.
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3. Data-driven breeding decisions can now be made.
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Data captured by the PheNode is transmitted to the cloud allowing users to monitor environmental conditions in real time on a mobile, or desktop device.
Mesh grid networks of low power sensors with LoRa WAN connectivity can send their individually collected data streams to a nearby PheNode. The PheNode can then transmit the data to the cloud.
This allows the PheNode to remain on the sidelines while farming operations remain unencumbered.
Agrela is:
Nadia Shakoor, PhD
CEO
Crop phenotyping expert
Danforth Center Senior Scientist
Ag biotech and seed industry experience
Todd Mockler, PhD
CTO
Phenomics & plant systems biology leader
Danforth Center PI
Entrepreneur
William Kezele
COO
Designer
Horticulturist
Darren O’Brien
Project Manager / Sales
Hardware Research and Design
Product Testing
Will McHargue
Electrical and Biological Engineer
Systems Design
Whether you're a researcher, grower or investor who would like to help us reach our development goals, we'd love to hear from you!
