Widespread use of plastics and mishandling has resulted in severe environmental issues
affecting seed germination and seedling growth. This study investigates the effect of …

Characterizing plant material is crucial in terms of early disease detection, pest control,
physiological assessments, and growth monitoring, which are essential parameters to …

During the last century, fluorescence microscopy has played a pivotal role in a range of
scientific discoveries. The success of fluorescence microscopy has prevailed despite several …

There is growing recognition of the impact of the rising presence of microplastics (MPs) on
terrestrial plant growth and, in general, the terrestrial ecosystem. Simultaneously, there is …

Plastics are widely used in industry and households, but improper disposal has caused their
accumulation in aquatic systems worldwide. As a result, mechanical and photochemical …

Acid mine drainage is a serious environmental problem faced by the mining industry
globally, causing the contamination of numerous agricultural lands and crops. Against this …

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) emerged as a technology for the detection of retinal
disease. Owing to its excellent performance and ability to provide in-vivo high-resolution …

Abstract The applications of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems have been
extensively explored in clinical settings and have attracted growing interest in other fields …

Seed analysis is a cornerstone in advancing agriculture, with vigor tests playing a critical
role in evaluating the physiological quality of seeds. However, monitoring seed vigor over …

The germination process of radish sprouts was investigated in detail using volumetric
dynamic optical coherence tomography (OCT). Dynamic OCT involves the sequential …