X-ray CT Scans of Button Mushroom with 656 Slices

A single specimen of Agaricus bisporus (button mushroom) scanned on 24 July 2012 by The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility. The dataset comprises 656 slices with a voxel size of 0.05811 mm in X and Y dimensions and 0.06342 mm in Z. Data collection was supported by NSF grant IIS-0208675.

Use Cases

• Develop 3D segmentation algorithms based on the high-resolution volumetric scan.
• Train models for biological feature detection based on the internal structure of a mushroom.
• Study morphological properties of fungi based on the detailed X-ray CT imagery.
• Benchmark non-destructive imaging techniques for soft organic matter based on the provided scan parameters.

Strengths

• High-resolution scan with precise voxel dimensions (X/Y: 0.05811 mm, Z: 0.06342 mm).
• Complete volumetric data with 656 final slices.
• Clear provenance from a recognized facility (UTCT) with a specific scan date.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT)

Collection Method

X-ray CT scanning of a purchased mushroom specimen.

Time Range

Scanned on 24 July 2012.

Freshness

Last updated 2024-03-18 11:51:54; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Specimen purchased at Wheatsville Coop. (likely Austin, Texas, USA).