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Novel X‐ray imaging and segmentation of root structures

David Page (Imaging, Robotics and Intelligent Systems, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA)
Andreas Koschan (Imaging, Robotics and Intelligent Systems, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA)
Mongi Abidi (Imaging, Robotics and Intelligent Systems, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA)
Ron Michaels (Phenotype Screening Corporation, Seymour, Tennessee, USA)
Dan McDonald (Phenotype Screening Corporation, Seymour, Tennessee, USA)

Sensor Review

ISSN: 0260-2288

Article publication date: 25 January 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

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This paper seeks to present a novel X‐ray system and associated image segmentation algorithm for imaging the below‐ground root structures of plants.

Design/methodology/approach

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A matched filter design for segmenting the important root structures from the background clutter in the X‐ray images was presented.

Findings

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The feasibility of root imaging and the applicability of matched filters to this problem domain have been demonstrated.

Originality/value

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This research offers a novel approach over existing methods for in situ monitoring of root structures through the application of matched filters for image segmentation.

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Citation

Page, D., Koschan, A., Abidi, M., Michaels, R. and McDonald, D. (2008), "Novel X‐ray imaging and segmentation of root structures", Sensor Review, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 46-51. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280810850026

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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