METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL IMAGE ANALYSIS OF MAIZE

摘要

A method of evaluating at least one kernel of maize using digital imagery includes acquiring a digital image of the at least one kernel of maize from a first source, processing the digital image to estimate at least one physical property of the at least one kernel of maize from the digital image, and evaluating the at least one kernel of maize using the estimate of the at least one physical property of the at least one kernel of maize. The estimate of the at least one physical property may used to identify traits of interest that may be incorporated into a plant breeding program, used to evaluate disease conditions, used to characterize germplasm, evaluate transgenic events or constructs or for other purposes.