Development and Application of 3D Reconstruction Technology at Different Scales in Plant Research
Received date: 2025-01-09
Accepted date: 2025-04-02
Online published: 2025-05-07
3D reconstruction technology involves using computer graphics and image processing technologies to extract the geometric and topological information of the target object from the two-dimensional image data. This information is then used to create a three-dimensional mathematical model that can be processed by a computer, enabling the virtual reconstruction of the target object. In plant science research, the construction of three-dimensional models has become an effective way to study plant growth and development, morphological structure and functional mechanism. These models provide robust support for multi-scale imaging, measurement and analysis, demonstrating significant application potential in the field of agriculture and forestry. In recent years, advancements in plant 3D reconstruction technology have led to diverse applications in botanical research, covering plant morphological structure modeling, growth and development dynamic monitoring, and plant breeding. In this paper, we summarize the development process of 3D reconstruction technology and its application in plant studies across different scales (from organs and tissues to cells). We focus on the basic principles and applications of these technologies, aiming to provide theoretical and technical support for multimodal cross-scale imaging and plant phenotypic and functional research. Additionally, this work offers a novel approach to understand the principles of plant growth and development and the mechanisms underlying their responses to environmental changes.
Key words： 3D reconstruction; different scales; imaging techniques; models; plants
Mengsha Huang , Lingdie Kong , Miao Yu , Chang Liu , Siqin Wang , Ruohan Wang . Development and Application of 3D Reconstruction Technology at Different Scales in Plant Research[J]. Chinese Bulletin of Botany, 2025 , 60(6) : 1005 -1016 . DOI: 10.11983/CBB25002
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