X-ray imaging and digital processing application in non-destructive assessing of melon seed quality

Medeiros, André Dantas de; Martins, Maycon Silva; Silva, Laércio Junio da; Pereira, Márcio Dias; León, Manuel Jesús Zavala; Dias, Denise Cunha Fernandes dos Santos

doi:10.1590/2317-1545v42229761

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“…The germinative behavior of Q. quesneliana can be complemented by the t50, uniformity of germination, mean germination time, and germination speed coefficient (Figure 3). Recently, these and other similar indexes have been often used to assess the vigor of agricultural species such as Brachiaria grass (MEDEIROS et al, 2020a), melon (MEDEIROS et al, 2020b), mung bean (MACHADO et al, 2020), and others. However, although there was no comparison between different lots, they are unexplored in Bromeliads and may bring future contributions to research with these species.…”

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FRUIT AND SEED MORPHOLOGY, AND GERMINATION OF Quesnelia quesneliana (BRONGNIART) L.B. SMITH

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Bromeliad Quesnelia quesneliana (Brongniart) L.B. Smith has been reported in the Atlantic Forest, Rainforest, Mesophilic Semideciduous Seasonal Forest, Mangroves and Restingas in the Brazilian southeastern states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, but information about their fruit and seed morphology, and germination is limited. The aim of this study was to characterize the external morphology of fruit and seeds, germination rate and post-seminal stages of Q. quesneliana. Fruits were collected from Restinga area in the Armação dos Búzios city, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The width and length of fruit and seeds (external morphology) were measured, the post-seminal development of the seeds was analyzed and botanical illustrations were made. The indexes t50, uniformity of germination, mean germination time and germination speed coefficient were also calculated. Germination was assessed for 20 days by counting individuals to obtain the post-seminal stages. Ripe Q. quesneliana fruits are pyriform, reddish-brown in color, with light spots, 26 mm long and 10 mm wide, with an average of 148 seeds per fruit and wrapped in a transparent mucilage. The seeds are 2 mm long and 1 mm wide, with epigeal germination, and its seedlings are cryptocotyledonary. The seeds of this species germinate quickly and have no dormancy.

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“…The use of the X-ray technique is advantageous in reducing seed storage costs by permitting seed separation, contributing to more vigorous seed lots [23]. It also comprises a valuable technique for fast, accurate, and non-destructive assessments related to seed performance.…”

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Radiographic Imaging as a Quality Index Proxy for Brachiaria brizantha Seeds

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Efficient methodologies for automated seed quality evaluations are important for the seed industry. Advanced seed technology research requires the use of adequate methods to ensure good seed performance under adverse environmental conditions; thus, providing producers with detailed, quick, and accurate information on structural seed integrity and ensuring vigorous production. To address this problem, this study aimed to determine Brachiaria brizantha (Marandu cv., Piatã cv. and Xaraés cv.) seed quality through radiographic imaging analyses associated with vigor tests and anatomical characterizations. Brachiaria seed cultivars displaying different physical and physiological attributes were selected and subjected to the 1000-seed weight test, water content determinations, X-ray analyses, germination tests, and anatomical characterizations. The X-ray analyses made it possible to establish a relationship between the X-ray images and other determined variables. Furthermore, the X-ray images can indicate evidence of internal and external damage that could later compromise germination. The Marandu and Piatã cultivars presented the highest germination percentages, germination speed indices, normal seedling development, and cellular structure preservation compared to the Xaraés cultivar. To summarize, X-ray analyses are efficient methods used for the selection of higher physical quality cultivars and can aid in the decision-making processes of companies and seed producers worldwide.

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“…However, it evaluates only seed viability, providing information regarding the maximum percentage of germination (Leite et al, 2019). Therefore, the need for complementary information provided by the germination test and the possibility of using high-precision computational resources to evaluate the physiological potential is essential to the quality control programs of seed-producing companies (Medeiros et al, 2020).…”

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Viability of seedling image analysis (Vigor-S) to determine the physiological potential of melon seeds

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Melon is a vegetable crop of food and nutritional importance whose cultivation is growing worldwide. In this sense, investments in technologies are necessary, especially regarding the quality of seeds used in the establishment of new areas. This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of the Automated Seed Vigor Analysis System (Vigor-S) in the evaluation of the physiological potential of melon seeds. Eight seed lots (four lots of the hybrid Supreme and four of the hybrid Premier) were used. The physiological potential of the seeds was evaluated through tests indicated for analyzing the quality of melon seeds associated with the image analysis by using the software Vigor-S, which included the analysis of seedlings from the germination test and accelerated aging in saturated NaCl solution. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design, with five replications. The results indicated the effectiveness of Vigor-S, especially when it was used associated with the accelerated aging test in saturated NaCl solution, with results similar to those obtained in traditional vigor tests. Thus, the Automated Seed Vigor Analysis System (Vigor-S) was effective in evaluating the physiological potential of melon seeds.

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X-ray imaging and digital processing application in non-destructive assessing of melon seed quality

Cited by 11 publications

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FRUIT AND SEED MORPHOLOGY, AND GERMINATION OF Quesnelia quesneliana (BRONGNIART) L.B. SMITH

FRUIT AND SEED MORPHOLOGY, AND GERMINATION OF Quesnelia quesneliana (BRONGNIART) L.B. SMITH

Radiographic Imaging as a Quality Index Proxy for Brachiaria brizantha Seeds

Viability of seedling image analysis (Vigor-S) to determine the physiological potential of melon seeds

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