Precision Phenotyping of Nectar-Related Traits Using X-ray Micro Computed Tomography.

ABSTRACT: Flower morphologies shape the accessibility to nectar and pollen, two major traits that determine plant-pollinator interactions and reproductive success. Melon is an economically important crop whose reproduction is completely pollinator-dependent and, as such, is a valuable model for studying crop-ecological functions. High-resolution imaging techniques, such as micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), have recently become popular for phenotyping in plant science. Here, we implemented micro-CT to study floral morphology and honey bees in the context of nectar-related traits without a sample preparation to improve the phenotyping precision and quality. We generated high-quality 3D models of melon male and female flowers and compared the geometric measures. Micro-CT allowed for a relatively ea

SUBMITTER: Begot L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9658521 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature