From manual checks to data-driven decisions.

Discover how SMS is used across the seed and plant value chain. From daily operations to advanced trials.

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Used in practice

SMS supports different workflows, from daily germination checks in production to detailed seedling analysis in breeding trials. On this page, we show practical examples of how customers use SMS to save time, improve consistency and turn tray images into reliable data.

Each use case highlights a different way to apply automated seedling analysis, depending on your process, data needs and level of integration.

You save 20–30% in labor hours without compromising on quality.

Stefano Bardi

For Propagators

Germination control

Replace manual sampling with full-tray measurements.
Get accurate germination percentages within minutes.

No more guessing based on samples

Better planning of deliveries

Early detection of issues

Usable plant calculation

Not every seedling is usable. SMS automatically calculates usable plants based on size and quality thresholds.

Prevent under or over delivery

Improve customer communication

Reduce waste

Quality control

Measure plant size and uniformity across trays and batches.
Replace subjective assessments with objective data.

Consistent quality checks

Less dependence on individual workers

Better internal alignment

Operational efficiency

Manual counting takes time and does not scale.
SMS allows you to handle large volumes easily.

Save labor costs

Process more trays in less time

Scale without adding people

The data we have now is not only valuable for breeding decisions, but also for planning our outdoor trials.

KWS

For Breeders

Seedling trials

Capture and analyze entire trays instead of small samples. Create consistent datasets across trials and locations.

Objective comparison between varieties

Less variation between observers

Faster trial evaluation

Early-stage selection

Use plant-level data such as leaf area and growth to identify strong performers early on.

Reduce time to selection

Focus on the best genetics sooner

Increase efficiency of breeding programs

Uniformity analysis

Analyze differences within and between trays, plots or varieties.

Identify inconsistencies

Improve selection criteria

Support data-driven decisions

Growth tracking over time

Capture multiple measurements over time and track how individual plants or batches develop.

Understand growth dynamics

Compare performance over time

Build valuable longitudinal datasets

Cross value chain.

Data sharing and transparency

Connect breeders, seed producers and propagators

SMS enables standardized data that can be shared across the value chain.

Why it matters?

Better alignment between parties

Fewer discussions about quality

Faster problem detection and resolution

Still doubts?

No worries! Book a one-on-one call or request a demo account and try the web app yourself. If you already have images, feel free to send a few example pictures to contact@track32.nl, we are happy to show you what SMS can do with your data.

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