Chapter 5
Quantitative Image Analysis in Microscopy
Gaetano Impoco,
Gaetano Impoco
CoRFiLaC, S.P. 25 Km 5, Ragusa Mare, I-97100 Ragusa, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorGaetano Impoco,
Gaetano Impoco
CoRFiLaC, S.P. 25 Km 5, Ragusa Mare, I-97100 Ragusa, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Mamdouh Mahmoud Abdel-Rahman El-Bakry,
Antoni Sanchez,
Bhavbhuti M. Mehta,
Mamdouh Mahmoud Abdel-Rahman El-Bakry
Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Search for more papers by this authorAntoni Sanchez
Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Search for more papers by this authorBhavbhuti M. Mehta
Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat, India
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 24 July 2018
Summary
In the last decades, image analysis has been gaining importance for analyzing the microstructure of dairy products. Unfortunately, the basic knowledge of most microscopists about image analysis capabilities often produces misleading results. This chapter has the ambitious purpose of guiding readers through some technicalities of quantitative image analysis, towards the correct design of sound experiments with images.
The chapter thus deals with three important aspects of image analysis: choosing software that fits one's purpose, carrying out quantitative investigations, and properly designing image analysis experiments. Some misconceptions about image analysis are discussed along the way.
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