1. Application for Pixel-level Segmentation and Quantification of Lignified Fibers (Sclerenchyma) and Parenchyma in Microscopic Images of Sugarcane Culms

Quantifying lignified tissues in sugarcane culms (Saccharum spp.) is essential for anatomical characterizations and for inferences related to biomass quality and the potential uses of plant material. Conventional methods may require specific laboratory procedures and manual steps in digital analysis, increasing processing time and reliance on skilled operators. In this context, computer vision techniques applied to microscopic images constitute an accessible and reproducible alternative,... G.F. Rubio, J.F. Rubio, L.E. Pereira, J.R. Marques, A.R. Tech, M.F. Logli