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Synchrotron Based X-ray Microtomography Reveals Cellular Morphological Features of Developing Wheat Grain

Andrew King

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Wheat is one of the most important crops in the world, mainly used for human consumption and animal feed. To overcome the increasing demand in wheat production, it is necessary to better understand the mechanisms involved in the growth of the wheat grain. X-ray computed tomography is an efficient method for the non-destructive investigation of the 3D architecture of biological specimens, which does not require staining, sectioning, or inclusion. In particular, phase-contrast tomography results in images with better contrast and an increased resolution compared to that obtained with laboratory tomography devices. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of phase-contrast tomography for the study of the anatomy of the wheat grain at early stages of development. We provided 3D images of entire grains at various development stages. The image analysis allowed identifying a large number of tissues, and to visualize individual cells. Using a high-resolution setup, finer details were obtained, making it possible to identify additional tissues. Three-dimensional rendering of the grain also revealed the pattern resulting from the epidermis cells. X-ray phase-contrast tomography appears as a promising imaging method for the study of the 3D anatomy of plant organs and tissues.
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hal-03622545 , version 1 (29-03-2022)

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David Legland, Camille Alvarado, Eric Badel, Fabienne Guillon, Andrew King, et al.. Synchrotron Based X-ray Microtomography Reveals Cellular Morphological Features of Developing Wheat Grain. Applied Sciences, 2022, 12 (7), pp.3454. ⟨10.3390/app12073454⟩. ⟨hal-03622545⟩
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