Three-dimensional characterization of hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) fruit development based on X-ray micro-computed tomography.

ABSTRACT: Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) is one of the most appreciated and cultivated nuts in temperate areas. Producers are now facing an increasing demand and industries need to select high-yielding and fine-quality cultivars. In this context, a challenge to take up is the development of a rapid, non-destructive and high-resolution method to study the growth and differentiation dynamics of floral reproductive organs, to limit yield losses especially in response to climate adaptation. In this study, we scanned mixed buds from the hazelnut cultivar Tonda di Giffoni from anthesis to fruit formation by micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT). We reconstructed in three dimensions (3D) the spatial arrangement of flowers within the glomerulus, characterized the position and configuration of ovules, ovaries

SUBMITTER: Brandoli C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12491578 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature