X-ray microtomography in comparison to radiographic analysis of mechanically damaged maize seeds and its effect on seed germination

Among the most relevant aspects of seed production, mechanical damage may affect seed germination and reduce health and vigor. This study introduces a noninvasive high-resolution imaging procedure for evaluating the mechanical damage to maize seeds and the effects on seed germination. Seeds with dif...

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Main Authors: Francisco Guilhien Gomes Junior, Silvio Moure Cícero, Carlos Manoel Pedro Vaz, Paulo Renato Orlandi Lasso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Eduem (Editora da Universidade Estadual de Maringá) 2019-03-01
Series:Acta Scientiarum: Agronomy
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Online Access:http://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciAgron/article/view/42608