Fast virtual histology using X-ray in-line phase tomography: application to the 3D anatomy of maize developing seeds

摘要

BackgroundDespite increasing demand, imaging the internal structure of plant organs or tissues without the use of transgenic lines expressing fluorescent proteins remains a challenge. Techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging, optical projection tomography or X-ray absorption tomography have been used with various success, depending on the size and physical properties of the biological material.