CoverageTool: A semi-automated graphic software: applications for plant phenotyping.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Characterization and quantification of visual plant traits is often limited to the use of tools and software that were developed to address a specific context, making them unsuitable for other applications. CoverageTool is flexible multi-purpose software capable of area calculation in cm², as well as coverage area in percentages, suitable for a wide range of applications.

Results

Here we present a novel, semi-automated and robust tool for detailed characterization of visual plant traits. We demonstrate and discuss the application of this tool to quantify a broad spectrum of plant phenotypes/traits such as: tissue culture parameters, ground surface covered by annual plant canopy, root and leaf projected surface area, and leaf senescence area ratio

SUBMITTER: Merchuk-Ovnat L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6683572 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature