The Measurement of Wood Cell Parameters Using the Distance Transform

Authors

  • T. C. Peachey
  • C. F. Osborne

Keywords:

Cell wall, distance transform

Abstract

In this paper we present a new approach to the quantitative assessment of cell wood boundaries, using image processing techniques based upon the distance transform. It is demonstrated that the method produces the parameters of wall thickness and boundary perimeter using objective measures to estimate these parameters. Further, it is possible, using this technique, to segment the image of a sample of Eucalyptus regnans (mountain ash) into rays, lumens, and cell walls with minimum human intervention.

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Published

2007-06-28

Issue

Number 4 / October 1990

Section

Research Contributions

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