PlaqSeg
University of Southampton Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
PlaqSeg is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by University of Southampton. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated April 17, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 139 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Apr 17
- 2026 · v1.2.4
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About PlaqSeg
Transform your bacteriophage research with PlaqSeg - the intelligent plaque detection and counting app designed for microbiology labs and phage researchers. Key Features: Automated Plaque Detection • Advanced computer vision algorithms instantly identify and segment plaques • Works directly from your phone camera or photo library • Results in seconds, not minutes ML Classification • Trained CNN model filters false positives with 93%+ accuracy • Adjustable confidence thresholds for precision control • Continuously improving detection quality Detailed Analytics • Accurate plaque counting and statistics • Size distribution analysis (area measurements) • Circularity scoring for morphology studies • PFU calculator for titer calculations Export & Share • Generate comprehensive CSV reports • Export annotated images with overlay visualizations • Complete analysis history tracking • Easy data sharing for publications Professional Controls • Customizable detection parameters • Manual editing: add or exclude plaques • Fine-tune filters for your specific assays • Works offline - no internet required Tips for Best Results: • Photograph petri dishes directly (not screens) • Use dark, non-reflective backgrounds • Ensure good, even lighting • Hold camera parallel to dish surface Perfect for: • Phage therapy research • Bacteriophage quantification • Microbiology labs and courses • Quality control in phage production • Environmental phage studies Developed by Leo Skingley at The Phage Collection Project PlaqSeg is a research tool only; verify all results independently and do not use for clinical or diagnostic purposes.
What’s new
Version 1.2.4 · Updated April 17, 2026
Fixed a bug where sometimes the final image result would not load properly.
App privacy
The developer, University of Southampton, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Other User Content
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Other Data: Other Data Types
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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