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Practical: Simple model-based region segmentation via machine learning

Practical on simple model-based region segmentation via machine learning using Weka segmentation in Fiji
A screenshot of the Weka trainable segmentation plugin in Fiji used on an image of Arabidopsis seedlings on a plate.

Model-based region segmentation often involves some form of machine learning and training of the model using multiple images of similar subjects.

This practical shows you how to try this out using a plugin called Weka segmentation in Fiji.

All the instructions are in the attached pdf Model-based segmentation.

The training image can be found here: plate.jpg

An image to test the classifier can be found here: plate2.png

Please let us know how you get on in the comments.

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