Bartz Technology Corporation products

Ultra-high resolution (2500 dpi). "Manageable" image size (max. 34 mm x 24 mm in 7 cm MR tube) for manual root tracing. Very fast imaging (<1 s), no "white calibration" necessary, for efficient imaging campaigns. Live root images, important for any screening purposes. UI Option: image resizing (20 mm x 20 mm) and correction of non-linearity (due to MR tube curvature). Accurate and robust indexing system (classical "Smucker" handle with novel indexing head for fast, reliable circular positioning). 12V (3A) system, fully field, and greenhouse operable; Optional: internal, rechargeable batteries. Usable in horizontal, vertical and angled MR tubes; MR tube dimensions compatible to BARTZ and MR scanner systems; MR tubes of up to 500 cm in length!

Since 1984, the MR imaging systems BTC-2 and BTC-100X of Bartz technology Corporation set the standard for MR imaging. The robust design, the unique and effective positioning system ("Smucker handle") and the reliable video camera were used world-wide in a plethora of research projects addressing root depth distribution, root turnover and hyphae development to name a small selection of topics. The software ICAP helped to structure experiments and to capture and annotate images in a consistent way and remains until today a reliable tool for beginners and experienced users alike.