Applying advanced technologies such as computer vision is highly desirable in seed testing.
Among testing needs, computer vision is a feasible technology for conducting seed and …

Efficient seed quality assessment methodologies are important for the seed industry.
Advanced seed technology research requires the use of high productivity methods that …

The use of digital image analysis for discriminating between and comparing groups of seeds
is becoming an increasingly common practice in taxonomic studies. For this type of study …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of the texture and geometric parameters
of endocarp (pit) for distinguishing different cultivars of sweet cherries using image analysis …

The European plum (Prunus domestica L.) is a worldwide distributed tree species. Italy has
an ample number of traditional varieties, but many are neglected and at risk of extinction …

Apricot stones have high commercial value and can be used for manufacturing functional
foods, cosmetic products, active carbon, and biodiesel. The optimal processing of the stones …

Simple Summary Systematics is the branch of biology that studies the relationships among
organisms and their evolution, while taxonomy is the science of classification. In this work, a …

Image analysis is an essential field for several topics in the life sciences, such as biology or
botany. In particular, the analysis of seeds (eg fossil research) can provide important …

Although the pits of cherries, which are often consumed as fruits, jams and fruit juices, are
generally used as waste, these pits contain beneficial components such as oil, protein …

Optical technologies that are able to analyze physical properties of biological samples are
increasingly drawing interest in modern agriculture. The use of X-rays for analysis of internal …