Verification of Geometric Model-Based Plant Phenotyping Methods for Studies of Xerophytic Plants

Verification of Geometric Model-Based Plant Phenotyping Methods for Studies of Xerophytic Plants

This paper presents the results of verification of certain non-contact measurement methods of plant scanning to estimate morphological parameters such as length, width, area, volume of leaves and/or stems on the basis of computer models. The best results in reproducing the shape of scanned objects u...

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Published in:Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 16; no. 7; p. 924
Main Authors: Drapikowski, Paweł, Kazimierczak-Grygiel, Ewa, Korecki, Dominik, Wiland-Szymańska, Justyna
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 27-06-2016
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Subjects:
Aloe - anatomy & histology
Cacti
Computer Simulation
DAVID laser scanning system
Desiccation
Digital cameras
Digital technology
Environmental conditions
Error analysis
Estimates
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Lasers
Leaves
Mathematical models
Measurement methods
Measurement techniques
morphological parameters
Morphology
Parameter estimation
Phenotype
Photogrammetry
Photographic equipment & supplies
plant digitalization
Plant Leaves - anatomy & histology
Plants - anatomy & histology
Reproducibility of Results
Scanners
Scanning
Sensors
Stems
Usability
Poland
DAVID laser scanning system
plant digitalization
morphological parameters
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Summary:This paper presents the results of verification of certain non-contact measurement methods of plant scanning to estimate morphological parameters such as length, width, area, volume of leaves and/or stems on the basis of computer models. The best results in reproducing the shape of scanned objects up to 50 cm in height were obtained with the structured-light DAVID Laserscanner. The optimal triangle mesh resolution for scanned surfaces was determined with the measurement error taken into account. The research suggests that measuring morphological parameters from computer models can supplement or even replace phenotyping with classic methods. Calculating precise values of area and volume makes determination of the S/V (surface/volume) ratio for cacti and other succulents possible, whereas for classic methods the result is an approximation only. In addition, the possibility of scanning and measuring plant species which differ in morphology was investigated.
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ISSN:1424-8220
1424-8220
DOI:10.3390/s16070924