Pub Date : 2024-10-30DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111091
Randall P. Niedz, Eldridge T. Wynn
The data are images of Valencia sweet orange nonembryogenic tissue grown on different culture media that varied in the composition of the mineral nutrients from three experiments. Experiment 1 was a 5-factor d-optimal response surface design of five groupings of the component salts that make up Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal salt medium. Experiment 2 was a 3-factor d-optimal response surface design of extended ranges of factors 1, 2, and 3 from Experiment 1. Experiment 3 was thirteen formulations that were predicted using the prediction model generated from the 5-factor RSM from Experiment 1. The predictions were for two types of growth. One, points were predicted where growth was equal to MS medium (the standard), and two, points predicted with growth greater than MS medium by a minimum of 25%. An image representative of each formulation in each of the experiments makes up the dataset. The data will be useful for 1) visualizing the effects of the diverse mineral nutrient compositions, effects that may not be fully captured with single measure metrics; 2) development of image analysis applications via computer vision and segmentation algorithms for additional insight or for more rapid and possibly accurate assessment of tissue growth and quality; and 3) as an educational resource to learn how to use multifactor experimental designs to assess in vitro growth.
这些数据是巴伦西亚甜橙非胚胎组织在不同培养基上生长的图像,这些培养基的矿物质营养成分在三次实验中各不相同。实验 1 是对组成 Murashige 和 Skoog(MS)基础盐培养基的五组盐进行 5 因子 d 最佳响应面设计。实验 2 是对实验 1 中因子 1、2 和 3 的扩展范围进行的 3 因子 d 最佳响应面设计。实验 3 是利用实验 1 的 5 因子 RSM 生成的预测模型预测出的 13 种配方。预测结果有两种类型。第一种是预测生长量等于 MS 培养基(标准)的点,第二种是预测生长量至少比 MS 培养基高 25% 的点。每个实验中每种配方的代表图像构成了数据集。这些数据将有助于:1)直观显示不同矿物质营养成分的影响,单一测量指标可能无法完全捕捉这些影响;2)通过计算机视觉和分割算法开发图像分析应用程序,以获得更多洞察力,或更快速、更准确地评估组织生长和质量;3)作为教育资源,学习如何使用多因素实验设计来评估体外生长。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-28DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111090
Amankeldi Sadanov, Elvira Ismailova, Madina Alexyuk, Olga Shemshura, Gul Baimakhanova, Baiken Baimakhanova, Zere Turlybaeva, Assel Molzhigitova, Akmeiir Yelubayeva, Diana Tleubekova, Andrey Bogoyavlenskiy
Erwinia amilovora is the causative agent of bacterial blight of rosaceae plants. The disease affects ornamental species of this family and fruit trees of great economic importance, such as apple and pear. In the presented research, sequencing of the Erwinia amilovora strain E22 isolated in Kazakhstan, was performed on the Illumina MiSeq platform, followed by bioinformatics processing and gene annotation using SPAdes, RAST, antiSMASH and CARD programs and databases. The size of the assembled genome is 3,799,623 bp. Annotation of the Erwinia amilovora genome assembly identified 3462 genes, including 3251 protein-coding genes and 117 RNA genes. This genome will be helpful to further understand the evolution of Erwinia amilovora and can be useful for obtaining control agents.
{"title":"Whole genome sequence data of Erwinia amilovora strain E22, from Kazakhstan","authors":"Amankeldi Sadanov, Elvira Ismailova, Madina Alexyuk, Olga Shemshura, Gul Baimakhanova, Baiken Baimakhanova, Zere Turlybaeva, Assel Molzhigitova, Akmeiir Yelubayeva, Diana Tleubekova, Andrey Bogoyavlenskiy","doi":"10.1016/j.dib.2024.111090","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dib.2024.111090","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Erwinia amilovora</em> is the causative agent of bacterial blight of rosaceae plants. The disease affects ornamental species of this family and fruit trees of great economic importance, such as apple and pear. In the presented research, sequencing of the <em>Erwinia amilovora</em> strain E22 isolated in Kazakhstan, was performed on the Illumina MiSeq platform, followed by bioinformatics processing and gene annotation using SPAdes, RAST, antiSMASH and CARD programs and databases. The size of the assembled genome is 3,799,623 bp. Annotation of the <em>Erwinia amilovora</em> genome assembly identified 3462 genes, including 3251 protein-coding genes and 117 RNA genes. This genome will be helpful to further understand the evolution of <em>Erwinia amilovora</em> and can be useful for obtaining control agents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10973,"journal":{"name":"Data in Brief","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 111090"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142650680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-28DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111074
Sonay Duman , Abdullah Elewi , Abdulsalam Hajhamed , Rasheed Khankan , Amina Souag , Asma Ahmed
State-of-the-art technologies such as computer vision and machine learning, are revolutionizing the smart mushroom industry by addressing diverse challenges in yield prediction, growth analysis, mushroom classification, disease and deformation detection, and digital twinning. However, mushrooms have long presented a challenge to automated systems due to their varied sizes, shapes, and surface characteristics, limiting the effectiveness of technologies aimed at mushroom classification and growth analysis. Clean and well-labelled datasets are therefore a cornerstone for developing efficient machine-learning models. Bridging this gap in oyster mushroom cultivation, we present a novel dataset comprising 555 high-quality camera raw images, from which approximately 16.000 manually annotated images were extracted. These images capture mushrooms in various shapes, maturity stages, and conditions, photographed in a greenhouse using two cameras for comprehensive coverage. Alongside the images, we recorded key environmental parameters within the mushroom greenhouse, such as temperature, relative humidity, moisture, and air quality, for a holistic analysis. This dataset is unique in providing both visual and environmental time-point data, organized into four storage folders: “Raw Images”; “Mushroom Labelled Images and Annotation Files”; “Maturity Labelled Images and Annotation Files”; and “Sensor Data”, which includes time-stamped sensor readings in Excel files. This dataset can enable researchers to develop high-quality prediction and classification machine learning models for the intelligent cultivation of oyster mushrooms. Beyond mushroom cultivation, this dataset also has the potential to be utilized in the fields of computer vision, artificial intelligence, robotics, precision agriculture, and fungal studies in general.
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Fish farming is a promising economic activity that promotes the social development, protects the ecological environment, and enhances the quality of human life. In recent years, various computer vision models have been established for assessing aquaculture density and monitoring fish health. However, existing datasets are generally characterised by larger fish sizes and low density, making them unsuitable for detecting small targets such as fish fry. This paper presents a dataset comprising 1101 images of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) fry, specifically designed for small target detection in dense scenes. Each image contains a variable number of fish fries, ranging from 20 to 80 individuals. To facilitate health assessment in the aquaculture, a small number of dead fish fries are included in each image. The entire dataset is annotated with a total of 51,119 live fish fry and 3586 dead ones. Additionally, among the 80 images depicting high-density scenarios, there are complex situations such as overlap, occlusion, and adhesion, which pose challenges to the small target detection task. The dataset is annotated using the Labelimg tool and converted to the COCO format. It can be applied to a variety of scenarios, including seedling rearing, fry retailing, and survival assessments. It is also valuable for biomass estimation and aquaculture density control applications. In summary, this dataset provides an invaluable resource for the research community, advancing studies on fry counting and fish population health, thus contributing to the development of intelligent aquaculture.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-28DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111080
Flavio Taccaliti , Alessandro Vitali , Carlo Urbinati , Raffaella Marzano , Emanuele Lingua
In a conifer forest in Central Italy burnt by wildfire in 2017, shallow sub-surface (topmost 5 cm) soil temperature and soil moisture (% volumetric water content) were measured during summer 2022. Various distances from downed trees (natural barriers) and log erosion barriers (artificial barriers) were sampled. Additional data on the hour of sampling, barriers characteristics, and barriers location were collected.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-26DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111022
Thelma Arko
The impact of urban charcoal consumption on tree cover loss in Ghana remains understudied, with limited data and inconsistent methodologies hindering a comprehensive understanding. This data article addresses these gaps by presenting a valuable dataset on charcoal production and its environmental implications in the Afram Plains of Ghana. A systematic data collection process was undertaken, encompassing 29 charcoal production sites across four communities: Tease, Odumasua, Anlo Fasso, and Forifori. Semi-structured interviews with community elders, chiefs, and charcoal producers provided insights into the historical context and local knowledge of charcoal production activities.
The dataset includes a wealth of information, such as land use characteristics, the number of trees utilized for charcoal production, and measurements of tree stump diameters, lengths, and volumes. Local names and scientific identification of tree species were recorded, offering a detailed understanding of the vegetation impacted by charcoal production.
The potential for reuse of this dataset is significant. Researchers can utilize the information to further explore the complex dynamics between charcoal production and tree cover loss develop evidence-based policies, and promote sustainable alternatives. By making this dataset publicly available, we encourage its reuse to support interdisciplinary research, enhance understanding of charcoal production's environmental footprint, and inform decision-making processes aimed at preserving Ghanaʼs valuable vegetation cover.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111068
Audrey Mercier, Susanna Karlqvist, Aarne Hovi, Miina Rautiainen
Enhancing our understanding of the spectral properties of forest elements is essential for interpreting airborne and satellite-borne remote sensing data. This article presents two datasets on the spectral properties of understory elements in boreal forests collected with close-range hyperspectral measurements. We conducted two field campaigns in June and July 2023 in Finland to acquire spectral measurements at wavelengths from 350 to 2500 nm using an ASD FieldSpec 4 spectrometer for forest understory elements. We measured ferns, decaying wood, common wood sorrel and May lily in situ. In a laboratory, we measured leaves from European fly honeysuckle, alder buckthorn and common hazel. These data support the analysis of vegetation characteristics, training of classification algorithms and improvement of forest radiative transfer models, and could be used to evaluate the potential of hyperspectral data to discriminate the understory elements of boreal forest.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111035
Christopher Stefan Erasmus , Marthinus Johannes Booysen , David Drew
Eucalyptus plantations are a crucial global resource, offering raw materials for industries across five continents, including renewable energy sources, recyclable fibers, and eco-friendly wood products. To support sustainable management, ten wireless dendrometer and environmental sensor systems were deployed on Eucalyptus trees—six in Stellenbosch, South Africa, and four in Leiria, Portugal. These systems measure tree stem growth, air and soil conditions, and transmit data via LoRaWAN to a cloud-based platform (ThingSpeak), with local SD-card backups. Nine systems collect data at 6-minute intervals, while one collects at 11-minute intervals. This data is valuable for maintaining forest health and ensuring resource sustainability. EucXylo, a Research Chair funded by the Hans Merensky Legacy Foundation, focuses on the ecophysiology, growth, and wood formation in eucalypts. The dataset aids in developing models of tree growth and xylem production, offering high-resolution insights into Eucalyptus growth and environmental conditions.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111064
Shaswati Chowdhury , Maria von Post , Roger Roca Vallejo , Karen Naciph Mora , Jenni Hultman , Taina Pennanen , Antti-Jussi Lindroos , Katharina Helming
Soil health in Europe has reached a critical point: it is estimated that 60-70% of European soils are unhealthy. Changes in land use, its intensity and the quality of management have significant impacts on soil health and soil related ecosystem services. A systems analysis of soil health dynamics requires an understanding of the drivers inducing changes in land use and management. The DPSIR framework was adapted to the context of soil health in the European Union (EU) and used as an analytical framework for identifying the drivers for soil health. A scoping literature review, divided in four parts based on different land use types (urban and industrial, agriculture, forest, and nature), was conducted using the PRISMA protocol. The identified drivers across all land uses have been adjusted and standardised in in-person and online workshops. This metadata set presents the typology of drivers sorted according to the EU soil mission's soil health objectives, land use type, and location. The literature review was conducted as part of SOLO (Soils for Europe), a EU´s Horizon Europe funded project and the dataset will support the co creation and knowledge developing platforms (think tanks) for each EU soil mission objectives.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.111066
Petra Marešová , John Koestel , Aleš Klement , Radka Kodešová , Michal Sněhota
The dataset represents micro computed tomography (µCT) images of undisturbed samples of constructed Technosol, obtained by sampling from the top layer of the biofilter in two bioretention cells. A bioretention cell is a stormwater management system designed to collect and temporarily retain stormwater runoff and treat it by filtering it through a soil media called a biofilter. Soil samples were collected at 7, 12, 18, 23, and 31 months after the establishment of bioretention cells. The constructed Technosol was composed of 50% sand, 30% compost, and 20% topsoil. The bioretention cell 1 (BC1) was designed to collect water from the nearby building roof, and bioretention cell 2 (BC2) was without regular inflow for possible irrigation events. This allowed for the capture of the dynamics of early soil structure development. The dataset comprises a total of 120 three-dimensional µCT images. The 16-bit µCT images obtained by industrial scanner have resolutions of 12 and 20 µm. The characteristics of total porosity, volumetric weight of the dry sample and field capacity were determined in the laboratory for each sample. The generated dataset captures the soil structure development within the biofilter during the initial years of operation of bioretention cells with two distinct water regimes. Originally produced to describe the development of the macropore system during early biofilter evolution, this extensive and high-quality dataset can be reused for further studies on constructed Technosol evolution, focusing on soil structure or hydraulic properties. It is particularly beneficial for research into macropore network development and changes in hydraulic properties in constructed soils. The dataset can support model validation and improve understanding of soil property variability in bioretention systems. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers who lack the means to collect and scan their own samples.
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