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Unveiling the structure of Spondias tuberosa dispersal units through X-ray imaging

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Characterizing dispersal structures is crucial for species identification and selecting diverse germplasm. This study aimed to investigate the morphology of Spondias tuberosa dispersion units and assess the efficacy of x-ray imaging in characterizing their internal morphology. X-ray imaging successfully revealed the internal structures, enabling the identification of filled, translucent, malformed, and empty seeds. The morphological analysis provided valuable insights into the dispersal units and presented a non-destructive and efficient method for future germplasm research.

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The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) for their support in the form of Grant 001.

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  1. Graduate Program in Agriculture and Biodiversity, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, 49100-000, Brazil

    Allana Mellyse Barbosa Rodrigues, Maria Fernanda Oliveira Torres, Valdinete Viera Nunes & Natali Aparecida Santana

  2. Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros, Av. Gov. Paulo Barreto de Menezes (Beira Mar), 3250, Jardins, Aracaju, SE, 49025-040, Brazil

    Juliana Lopes Souza

  3. Department of Agronomic Engineering, Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon s/n, Jardim Rosa Elze, São Cristóvão, SE, 49100-000, Brazil

    Renata Silva-Mann

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AMBR conducted the research and wrote the manuscript. VVN, JLS, MFOT and NAS assisted with photograph registration, translation, and text revision. All authors contributed to the article, approved the final version, and provided valuable input. RSM supervised the study, reviewed the manuscript, and made significant contributions to its writing.

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Rodrigues, A.M.B., Torres, M.F.O., Nunes, V.V. et al. Unveiling the structure of Spondias tuberosa dispersal units through X-ray imaging. Genet Resour Crop Evol 71, 947–956 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-023-01751-0

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