NIR spectroscopy could also help improve varieties of solanaceae and cucurbitaceae.

Recently Felix Instruments has published an interview with Alberto De Marcos from Semillas Fitó and Application Scientist, Galen George, in which Mr. De Marcos shared his plans to integrate the F-750 Produce Quality Meter to improve in-house testing with data-driven insights. 

He emphasized that now his team is exploring the use of NIRS to discover better varieties of seven solanaceae (nightshade) and cucurbit (gourd) crops: pepper, tomato, eggplant, watermelon, melon, cucumber, and zucchini.

Alberto is responsible for the R&D genetics projects in cucurbits species at Semillas Fitó. He stressed that he is always seeking to improve their analytical skills and that is the reason he is now involved in a transversal project for the setup of NIR technology for reliable and high-throughput phenotyping.

To watch the full interview, follow the link.

The F-750 Produce Quality Meter uses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to measure quality metrics such as dry matter, Total Soluble Solids (TSS or brix), color, and titratable acidity. 

The F-750 has various applications, from determining optimal harvest timing by assessing fruit maturity, to providing an objective analysis of quality of fruit in packing houses and upon import.

The F-750 is a fully integrated, handled system, which allows users to operate it in the orchard or inside the laboratory. Its simple user interface makes it easy for anyone to use, while its model building software makes it versatile and customizable.

Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science is a subsidiary of CID Bio-Science, Inc., which has been designing instruments for agricultural and environmental research for more than 25 years. With their pre- and postharvest applications, Felix Instruments helps fresh market professionals boost the value of their products with their portable Gas Analyzers and their NIR Produce Quality Meter.

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