Morphometric characterization of chalkiness in Mexican rice varieties by digital image analysis and multivariable discrimination

 

G.A. Camelo-Méndez, P.E. Vanegas-Espinoza, A.R. Jiménez-Aparicio, L.A. Bello-Pérez and A.A. Del Villar-Martínez

 

 

  • Multivariate analysis is enabled to classify varieties.

  • Image analysis allowed characterization of chalkiness formation.

  • Morphological characterization may have application in food quality.

  • Image analysis can be used as recognition of characteristic varietal pattern.