Siegfried Jahnke

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Siegfried Jahnke is a pioneer in high-throughput plant phenotyping, with a focus on automating the analysis of individual seeds. His research bridges robotics, computer vision, and plant biology to unlock the hidden traits of seeds at unprecedented resolution. Jahnke’s major contribution is the development of the *pheno*Seeder, a robot system for automated seed handling and phenotyping, which enables precise, non-destructive measurement of individual seeds—a breakthrough for traits like seed mass and volume. His work on 3D surface reconstruction via volume carving has pushed the boundaries of accuracy for seeds as small as 200 μm, achieving high reproducibility and opening new avenues for studying seed morphology. With over 88 citations for his flagship paper, Jahnke’s impact is evident in the growing adoption of automated phenotyping in plant science. Notably, his recent study on seed size and endosperm variation in apomictic *Boechera* highlights the ecological and evolutionary implications of asexual reproduction. Jahnke’s innovations are essential for researchers seeking to link seed traits to germination, development, and crop improvement.