Image-based Morphological Characterization of Filamentous Biological Structures with Non-constant Curvature Shape Feature

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2511.11639v1
• Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:54:16 GMT
• Title: Image-based Morphological Characterization of Filamentous Biological Structures with Non-constant Curvature Shape Feature
• Authors: Jie Fan, Francesco Visentin, Barbara Mazzolai, Emanuela Del Dottore,
• Abstract summary: We propose an image-based method by which it is possible to analyze shape changes over time in tendrils when mechano-stimulated in different portions of their body.<n>We employ a geometric approach using a 3D Piece-Wise Clothoid-based model to reconstruct the configuration taken by a tendril after mechanical rubbing.<n>Our analysis reveals higher responsiveness in the apical segment of tendrils, which might correspond to higher sensitivity and tissue flexibility in that region of the organs.
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• Abstract: Tendrils coil their shape to anchor the plant to supporting structures, allowing vertical growth toward light. Although climbing plants have been studied for a long time, extracting information regarding the relationship between the temporal shape change, the event that triggers it, and the contact location is still challenging. To help build this relation, we propose an image-based method by which it is possible to analyze shape changes over time in tendrils when mechano-stimulated in different portions of their body. We employ a geometric approach using a 3D Piece-Wise Clothoid-based model to reconstruct the configuration taken by a tendril after mechanical rubbing. The reconstruction shows high robustness and reliability with an accuracy of R2 > 0.99. This method demonstrates distinct advantages over deep learning-based approaches, including reduced data requirements, lower computational costs, and interpretability. Our analysis reveals higher responsiveness in the apical segment of tendrils, which might correspond to higher sensitivity and tissue flexibility in that region of the organs. Our study provides a methodology for gaining new insights into plant biomechanics and offers a foundation for designing and developing novel intelligent robotic systems inspired by climbing plants.

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