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High-throughput phenotyping uses automated imaging, sensors, and data analysis to rapidly measure plant traits such as growth rate, leaf area, biomass, and stress responses across large populations. This approach allows researchers to link genetic variation to observable characteristics much faster than traditional manual measurements, accelerating the identification of genes that control valuable traits like yield, disease resistance, and drought tolerance. By enabling breeders and scientists to screen thousands of plants efficiently, it plays a critical role in developing improved crop varieties to meet agricultural and environmental challenges.

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