Research on seedling grading of Platycladus orientalis based on fuzzy C-means clustering algorithm improved by genetic sparrow family search optimization
Yang Liu, Juan Zhou, Juan Wang, Bao Di, Chao Wang, ZhenHui Ren · 2026
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Yang Liu and co-authors grade young tree seedlings with a mix of touch-free root scans and a smart grouping method, in a 2026 study. The tree, an oriental arborvitae, is prized for planting, yet seedlings vary a lot and weak ones often die after transplanting. Old grading rules used few traits and blurry cutoffs.
The team measured root signals plus stem width, height, and branch count, then let their method choose how many grades the data support. Five grades worked best in practice, and seedlings in each grade survived at clearly different rates after planting. The approach could help nurseries sort stock of other woody plants with the same care.
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| CREATOR | Yang Liu, Juan Zhou, Juan Wang, Bao Di, Chao Wang, ZhenHui Ren |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 119 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |