X-ray CT Scans of a Tulip with High-Resolution 3D Reconstruction

A single X-ray CT scan of a Tulipa sp. (tulip) specimen, scanned on 03 April 2002. The dataset comprises 735 slices with voxel dimensions of 0.0585mm (X/Y) and 0.0627mm (Z), processed to create sagittal and coronal cutaways. Data was produced by The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT) for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Use Cases

• Develop 3D segmentation models for plant anatomy based on the high-resolution CT slices.
• Study internal floral structure and morphology using the sagittal and coronal cutaways.
• Benchmark volume rendering and visualization techniques for small biological specimens.
• Analyze the effects of scanning artifacts, such as petal movement, on digital reconstruction quality.

Strengths

• High-resolution scan with precise voxel sizes (0.0585mm X/Y, 0.0627mm Z) documented.
• Includes 735 total slices, providing detailed internal structure.
• Processing details, including digital removal of moved petals and cutaway methods, are described.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and file formats require manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale ML training.
• Data is from a single specimen scanned on a single date, limiting generalizability.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

X-ray CT scanning and subsequent voxblast image processing.

Time Range

Scanned and processed in April 2002.

Freshness

Last updated 2024-03 18 10:23:07; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Specimen source is a commercial supplier; scanning location is UTCT.