Introduction to the North American Plant Phenotyping Network

The North American Plant Phenotyping Network (NAPPN) http://nappn.plant-phenotyping.org is a newly-formed association of scientists and researchers in the rapidly evolving area of plant phenomics. The NAPPN was formed as a regional partner of the International Plant Phenotyping Network (IPPN) in 2016. The organization’s purpose is three-fold: 1) maximize existing synergies, identify and reduce potential bottlenecks, and facilitate collaboration spanning disciplines, locations and facilities, 2) promote a framework for data standards and facilitate sharing, and 3) facilitate the interdisciplinary training needed for effective basic and translational plant phenotyping research.

Public- and private-sector researchers are encouraged to join this discussion around the organization’s evolution and next steps, including a general assembly meeting at the Phenome 2017 conference in Tucson, February 10-14, 2017. (http://www.phenome2017.org)