Table 2.
Comparison of global measures of length between X-ray in-line phase tomography and conventional histology of different maize seed compartment at 7 DAP
| Imaging technique | X-ray in-line phase tomography (%) | Conventional histology (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Nucellus | 85 | 85 |
| Endosperm | 47.5 | 52 |
| Embryon | 1.2 | 2.0 |
The reference 100 % is taken as the length of the pericarp