Affiliation:
1. Seed Science and Technology, Saskatoon Laboratory, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 4L8, Canada
Abstract
Applying advanced technologies such as computer vision is highly desirable in seed testing. Among testing needs, computer vision is a feasible technology for conducting seed and seedling classification used in purity analysis and in germination tests. This review focuses on seed identification
that currently encounters extreme challenges due to a shortage of expertise, time-consuming training and operation, and the need for large numbers of reference specimens. The reviewed computer vision techniques and application strategies also apply to other methods in seed testing. The review
describes the development of machine learning-based computer vision in automating seed identification and their limitations in feature extraction and accuracy. As a subset of machine learning techniques, deep learning has been applied successfully in many agricultural domains, which presents
potential opportunities for its application in seed identification and seed testing. To facilitate application in seed testing, the challenges of deep learning-based computer vision systems are summarised through analysing their application in other agricultural domains. It is recommended
to accelerate the application in seed testing by optimising procedures or approaches in image acquisition technologies, dataset construction and model development. A concept flow chart for using computer vision systems is proposed to advance computer-assisted seed identification.
Publisher
International Seed Testing Association
Subject
Horticulture,Plant Science,Agronomy and Crop Science
Cited by
8 articles.
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