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- A Conversation with Bart Nicolai of KU Leuven -
Advancing Apple Quality Assessment
An exciting time for agriculture.
Developing an accurate predictive apple quality model is no easy task, but Bart Nicolai and his research team at KU Leuven are cracking the code using the F-750 Produce Quality Meter.

In over 20 years of research employing near-infrared technology, Mr. Nicolai has used or profiled nearly every NIR tool on the market. His team now uses the F-750 and F-751 lines to test fruit characteristics in orchards throughout Belgium.

Join Application Scientist Eric Munoz in this exclusive interview with Mr. Nicolai to discuss his team's current work, future plans, and technology implementation.


More conferences on the books!
We've added several shows and expos to our 2022 calendar! Whether you're in Madrid, Orlando, Bangkok, or Baltimore, our teams are looking forward to meeting with you.
ASHS Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois
July 30 - August 3

Fruit Attraction
Madrid, Spain
October 4 - 6

Asia Fruit Logistica
Bangkok, Thailand
November 2 - 4
PMA Global Produce & Floral Show
Orlando, FL
October 27 - 29

ACS International Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD
November 6 - 9

Northwest Hort Expo
Wenatchee, WA
December 5 - 7
Want to schedule a meeting while we're in your area?
Have a show you think we should attend?
Our live training series continues July 28 with an in-depth look at Felix Instruments' entire line of handheld gas analyzers! This training will include the F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer, F-940 Store It! Gas Analyzer, F-950 Three Gas Analyzer, and F-960 Ripen It! Gas Analyzer

This series is designed to take users through each of our instruments from first use to a high level of comfort with the operation and application of the device in action. Each training is followed by a live Q&A session to be sure all participant questions are addressed.

Check out our previous trainings at the links below!
Latest Articles & Resources
Guide to Fresh Fruit Quality Control
Fruit in supermarkets today must be of high quality to provide adequate nutritional benefit and remain attractive to consumers. Fresh fruits must be shipped quickly and stored under proper conditions to retain their quality. Thus, regular fruit quality testing and gas analysis is necessary at several stages of the supply chain to ensure that fruits maintain their quality and freshness.

This guide explores fruit quality control measures, ethylene monitoring, and technology currently employed in the industry.
Transpiration, Evapotranspiration, and Leaf Area Index
Around 67% of rainfall returns to the atmosphere through evapotranspiration, making it a crucial component of the global water cycle. As climate shifts warmer, understanding this cycle is becoming increasingly important.

By combining plant-level measurements of transpiration with global models, scientists are using CID Bio-Science tools to explore this vital system.
Irradiated Avocados: Testing Gamma Treatment for Postharvest Pest Control
Attempts to control quarantine pests through Integrated Pest Management in orchards have, as of yet, not been successful. The repeated applications of chemicals necessary to prevent the borers make the fruit unsafe for human consumption. Trying to cull avocados affected by borers is also not easy due to the large number of fruits and the small size of the eggs and larvae.

In these circumstances, post-harvest treatments are being explored as a means of reducing pest damage, complimentary to cultural practices.
Using Minirhizotrons in Wetland Studies
To understand soil carbon fluxes, we have to know about root dynamics. The standard methods to study wetland roots are based on sequential coring, which is destructive, laborious, and tedious. Large rhizotrons observatories are expensive. Minirhizotrons allow non-destructive and repeated data collection and could be the solution to studying wetland roots.

This study examines the challenges and opportunities of using minirhizotron systems in wetland studies.
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