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LeafJ: An ImageJ Plugin for Semi-automated Leaf Shape Measurement

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Leaf Analyzer: A fully automated and open-source tool for high-throughput leaf trait measurement.

Tao Hu^1,2, Richard Poire^1,2, Danielle Way^1,2

¹Research School of Biology, Australian National University, 134 Linnaeus Way, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia.

Plant Phenomics (Washington, D.C.)

|April 27, 2026

Summary

Leaf Analyzer is a new open-source tool that accurately measures leaf traits using computer vision. It works well even in difficult conditions, improving plant phenotyping and ecological research.

Keywords:

Leaf area Leaf damage assessment Leaf dimensions Leaf segmentation Leaf traits Percent herbivory Plant phenotyping Unsupervised learning

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Area of Science:

Plant biology
Computer vision
Agronomy

Background:

Accurate leaf trait measurement is crucial for plant phenotyping, agronomy, and ecology.
Existing methods often require controlled conditions or strong contrast, limiting their applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce Leaf Analyzer, an open-source, automated computer vision tool for high-throughput leaf trait measurement.
Address limitations of existing methods by developing a robust background separation technique.

Main Methods:

Developed Leaf Analyzer, a computer vision tool utilizing K-means++ clustering and a novel Leaf Background Separation (LBS) feature.
LBS combines CIEL*a*b* and HSV color spaces for effective leaf-background distinction.
Evaluated performance against Petiole Pro and LeafByte under various imaging conditions.

Main Results:

Leaf Analyzer demonstrated superior accuracy and consistency compared to existing tools, especially in challenging imaging scenarios.
The LBS feature effectively separated leaves from backgrounds across diverse lighting and color variations.
Explored enhancements like leaf flattening and integration of texture/color features for precision.

Conclusions:

Leaf Analyzer offers a versatile and accurate solution for high-throughput leaf trait measurement.
Its robustness and ease of use make it valuable for diverse plant science applications in lab and field settings.
The tool supports various applications including phenotyping, seed counting, and damage assessment.