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From: A machine vision platform for measuring imbibition of maize kernels: quantification of genetic effects and correlations with germination

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High resolution measurement of kernel swelling during imbibition with an electronic force transducer. a Diagram of an apparatus consisting of spectrophotometer cuvette to hold a kernel in contact with water and a plastic rod that pushes on the leaf of a force transducer as the kernel swells. The analog voltage output of the transducer is linearly related to force. An analog to digital (A/D) converter digitizes the output and a computer records the result every second. b Five example traces obtained with Mo17 inbred kernels. c Curves fit to the five examples in b

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Plant Methods

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