Identification of wheat cultivars by visual imaging

Details Identification of wheat cultivars by visual imaging Identification of wheat cultivars by visual imaging

1992-01-10

1994-06-14

Moore, David K.

Image analysis

Histogram processing

For setting a threshold

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ABSTRACT:
A method for identifying wheat cultivars is provided which employs an imaging device such as a video camera and a computer to acquire and process images of grain samples and to identify the particular type or cultivar of the wheat by the images obtained thereby. The method involves the steps of acquiring the image of the kernel and germ for each grain, processing the image into digital format, storing data in the computer corresponding to the edge of the kernel and germ, determining the image characteristics of the kernel and germ, and comparing the image characteristics for the sample to a known standard. By accumulating data for a number of grains, calculating statistical information for the sample, and comparing to a known standard, the particular cultivar of the sample may be identified.

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