Phenotype Screening Corporation

Established in 2004 by founders Dan McDonald and Ron Michaels, Phenotype Screening Corporation manufactures custom low-energy X-ray systems that support crop research. Their systems allow for unprecedented insight into developmental phenomena such as germination, growth, response to treatments, disease progression and interactions with the soil microbiome by visualizing the internal structure of seeds, stems, leaves, roots, flowers, and fruit through time. Researchers can use this information to improve crop yields and quality.