At a recent industry event in Guadalajara, Mexico, INIFAP researcher and long-time Felix Instruments user, Dr. Jorge Osuna, explains his take on the value and application of non-destructive quality assessment to the avocado and mango industries.

Followed by a live Q&A, this session directly explores the uses of the F-751 line of fruit quality assessment tools in the supply chain, and answers questions about the technology's effectiveness in various industry sectors.

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Interested in hearing how more of our users are applying plant science technology from Felix Instruments & CID Bio-Science? Check out the videos below!

CID Root Imager & Research on Hops in Florida

Developing a Predictive Apple Maturity Model using the Felix Produce Quality Meter

Rapid Phenotyping of Nightshades using the Felix Produce Quality Meter

Optimizing Cacao Orchard Systems using the CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager

CI-110 Plant Canopy Imager

We look forward to seeing you at Fruit Attraction 2022, October 4 – 6! This industry-leading event is a tremendous opportunity to explore the latest in fruit industry trends, methods, and technology.

Come see us at Hall 5, Stand 5E06C, and let us connect you with the technology that will take your business to the next level!

Explore the “what,” “why,” and “how” of NIR spectroscopy in agriculture.

From quality control to sustainable farming, breeding programs to disease detection, dive into all your questions about NIR as we look toward 2023 and beyond.

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Though a common plant function, much remains unknown about stomatal conductance, especially at larger ecosystem scales while its associated processes like photosynthesis and, to a lesser extent, transpiration, are largely well studied.

This research gap is surprising considering that sophisticated tools exist to rapidly and accurately measure stomatal conductance in the field. Modern infrared gas analyzers (IRGAs), used to analyze photosynthesis, are also equipped to measure stomatal conductance.

Click here to read the full article | CI-340 Handheld Photosynthesis System

The prolific melon varieties are evidence of the popularity of this ancient fruit, and applying modern technology, like near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, can fine-tune the production of these fruits to better meet consumer tastes.

Commercial NIR spectrometers allow people to test melons non-destructively to accurately monitor internal fruit quality, which is impossible through manual external inspection of fruits.

Click here to read the full article | F-751 Melon Quality Meter

By replacing cumbersome analysis, where results were delayed in some cases by weeks, leaf spectrometers allow scientists, growers, and breeders to take quick action based on real-time data.

Leaf spectral information can be used to estimate plant characteristics such as pigment profiles, chemical concentrations, photochemical reactions, extinction coefficient of light, and optical and physical properties of leaves.

Click here to read the full article | CI-710s SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer

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