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Paper presented the current literature review on application of computer image analysis in the field of agricultural research activities. The first part discussed some general topics connected to image analysis, the second showed obtained results to the date. Image analysis creating quite new perspectives of plant material evalulation may accelerate cultivar identification process on the basis of shape, brightness and colour of plant organs (seeds, grain or leaves). It is a very precise investigation tool which also helps in early diagnostics of damages caused by abiotic factors and pathogens. Many of described techniques may be considered as non-invasive and suitable for use in vivo experiment as well as in field and pot trials.