Quantization of directional properties in biological structures using the Minimal Spanning Tree.
A method that uses the Minimal Spanning Tree graph has previously been developed (Dussert et al., 1987, J. theor. Biol. 125, 317) in order to analyse the degree of order in biological structures. This graph is shown here to be very powerful in bringing out directional properties of biological structures which cannot be revealed by a simple visual examination. The method is illustrated by means of various computer simulations.
Dussert
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Département de Physique des Interactions Photons-Matière, Faculté des Sciences de St Jérôme, Marseille, France.
Rasigni
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Llebaria
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D003198:Computer Simulation; D008954:Models, Biological