Structural parameters for X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT) and their relationship with the breakage rate of maize varieties.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High grain breakage rate is the main limiting factor encountered in the mechanical harvest of maize grain. X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT) scanning technology could be used to obtain the three-dimensional structure of maize grain. Currently, the effect of maize grain structure on the grain breakage rate, determined using X-ray μCT scanning technology, has not been reported. Therefore, the objectives of this study are: (i) to obtain the shape, geometry, and structural parameters related to the breakage rate using X-ray μCT scanning technology; (ii) to explore relationships between these parameters and grain breakage rate.

Result

In this study, 28 parameters were determined using X-ray μCT scanning technology. The maize breakage rate was mainly influenced by t

SUBMITTER: Hou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6933881 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature