Plant and Plant-Based Products: Applications of Imaging Techniques

Plants and plant-based products play a crucial role in nutrition, medicine, and industry, providing essential resources for human life and ecological balance. Imaging techniques have become pivotal in studying these botanical entities, offering detailed insights into their structure, function, and development. Advanced methods such as X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and fluorescence microscopy allows researchers to visualize internal structures non-destructively, aiding in the analysis of plant physiology, disease diagnosis, and the quality assessment of plant-based products. Overall, imaging techniques in plant products contribute significantly to both fundamental research and practical applications, enhancing our ability to optimize agricultural practices, develop new products, and ensure food security in a sustainable manner. The ever growing need of advanced technology is the reason that has fueled the research in the field of plant imaging technologies in recent times. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with this domain will benefit alike from this book.