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Using High Resolution Computed Tomography to Visualize the Three Dimensional Structure and Function of Plant Vasculature
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Using High Resolution Computed Tomography to Visualize the Three Dimensional Structure and Function of Plant Vasculature

Using High Resolution Computed Tomography to Visualize the Three Dimensional Structure and Function of Plant Vasculature

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April 05, 2013

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11:49 min
April 05, 2013

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High resolution x-ray computed tomography (HRCT) is a non-destructive diagnostic imaging technique that can be used to study the structure and function of plant vasculature in 3D. We demonstrate how HRCT facilitates exploration of xylem networks across a wide range of plant tissues and species.

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