SeedExtractor: An Open-Source GUI for Seed Image Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Accurate measurement of seed size parameters is essential for both breeding efforts aimed at enhancing yields and basic research focused on discovering genetic components that regulate seed size. To address this need, we have developed an open-source graphical user interface (GUI) software, SeedExtractor that determines seed size and shape (including area, perimeter, length, width, circularity, and centroid), and seed color with capability to process a large number of images in a time-efficient manner. In this context, our application takes ∼2 s for analyzing an image, i.e., significantly less compared to the other tools. As this software is open-source, it can be modified by users to serve more specific needs. The adaptability of SeedExtractor was demonstrated by analyzing s

SUBMITTER: Zhu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7882627 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature