An Image Processing Method for Measuring the Surface Area of Rapeseed Pods
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The topic of the paper is very interesting for the journal, but the presentation is not acceptable for publication, even if obtained results are promising.
In the following some aspects that should be addressed:
- I think the manuscript document is not compliant with the journal template. I suggest to follow the authors' guidelines.
- The abstract section is too long and not very clear. Authors should clarify their work achievements removing unnecessary (or too specific) informations - Caption of Figure 3 is in the wrong position.
-Also positioning of figure 7 should be fixed.
- In general, I suggest to update figure using a better resolution.
- In section 1.3.3, I suggest to remove 4th level subsections (e.g. 1.3.3.1, 1.3.3.2) and unify formulas in a comprehensive discussion.
- Tables in section 2.1.3 are not completely readable
- I think that contents in section 3.2 is too introductory, and a bit out of scope. Authors can consider to remove it, giving more space on result presentation.
Author Response
Author's Reply to the Review Report (Reviewer 1)
Thank you for your careful guidance. I will reply to your questions one by one and make corresponding modifications. I will explain the review comments in this document, please review them. Thank you again for your guidance and suggestions.
- I think the manuscript document is not compliant with the journal template. I suggest to follow the authors' guidelines.
Response: It has been completely revised according to the journal template.
- The abstract section is too long and not very clear. Authors should clarify their work achievements removing unnecessary (or too specific) informations
Response: I have deleted and modified the abstract according to your requirements.
- Caption of Figure 3 is in the wrong position.
Response: It has been completely revised according to the journal template.
4.Also positioning of figure 7 should be fixed.
Response: It has been completely revised according to the journal template.
- In general, I suggest to update figure using a better resolution.
Response : I'm very sorry. The graphics used in this paper have been selected and modified many times, and are the best available. If it is required to be updated, can you clarify which graphic it is?
- In section 1.3.3, I suggest to remove 4th level subsections (e.g. 1.3.3.1, 1.3.3.2) and unify formulas in a comprehensive discussion.
Response : The 4th level subheading has been removed. Considering the other four methods used to compare image processing methods, readers may not know the specific calculation method, and it is recommended to remain in the method introduction section.
- Tables in section 2.1.3 are not completely readable
Response : Appropriate adjustments have been made.
- I think that contents in section 3.2 is too introductory, and a bit out of scope. Authors can consider to remove it, giving more space on result presentation.
Response :The main purpose of this part is to introduce the application and practical value of this research in the future development of rape pod seed testing machine with high throughput characteristics, and also establish a connection with the subject of your article. It is recommended to retain.
Thank you. Best wishes!
Li Fangyi
2023.3.2
Reviewer 2 Report
1. Fig. 1 name is misleading in term of the paper objective.
2. 3D measurement method description is a bit inaccurate. 3D laser scanning is not the only suitable method, structured light 3D scanning has some advantages over the laser one.
3. Fig. 3 title position is incorrect.
4. What was the time frame and ambient conditions of the measurements? Couldn´t the drying of the pods occure while handling?
Author Response
Author's Reply to the Review Report (Reviewer 2)
Thank you for your careful guidance. I will reply to your questions one by one and make corresponding modifications. I will explain the review comments in this document, please review them. Thank you again for your guidance and suggestions.
- Fig. 1 name is misleading in term of the paper objective.
Response: Figure 1 has been replaced.
- 3D measurement method description is a bit inaccurate. 3D laser scanning is not the only suitable method, structured light 3D scanning has some advantages over the laser one.
Response : Yes, it has been modified accordingly. 3D laser scanning is one of the methods.
- Fig. 3 title position is incorrect.
Response : It has been modified.
- What was the time frame and ambient conditions of the measurements? Couldn´t the drying of the pods occure while handling?
Response : The newly picked rapeseed pods were immediately numbered and photographed in batches. Under the cooperation of multiple people, 81 rapeseed plants pods could complete image acquisition in about 1-2 days, without special treatment of pods and operation in specific environments.
Thank you. Best wishes!
Li Fangyi
2023.3.2
