A non-destructive estimation method for the soluble solids content of apples

Zixiao Guan*, Lingguo Cui, Wenqian Huang, Baihai Zhang, Senchun Chai

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Abstract

As a non-destructive measurement method, the near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been widely employed in the agriculture field for estimating soluble solids content (SSC) of the fruit, which is a key parameter for consumers. A rapid and non-destructive estimation method is proposed in this work to measure the SSC of apples by using NIRS. A modified genetic algorithm (GA) is used for the systematic optimization of characteristic wavelengths. Multiple linear regression (MLR) is also adopted to find the coefficient vector. In order to evaluate the performance of the algorithm, numerical simulation and practical implement have been carried out. The results which based on low standard error of prediction (LSEP) and relatively high ratio to prediction (RPD) have shown the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 33rd Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2014
EditorsShengyuan Xu, Qianchuan Zhao
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages6668-6672
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9789881563842
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Sept 2014
EventProceedings of the 33rd Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2014 - Nanjing, China
Duration: 28 Jul 201430 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 33rd Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2014
ISSN (Print)1934-1768
ISSN (Electronic)2161-2927

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 33rd Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanjing
Period28/07/1430/07/14

Keywords

  • GA
  • MLR
  • NIRS
  • SSC of apples

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