date:Oct 25, 2013
ent in the fruit and stains the flesh, to assess the stage of maturation. Several years ago, Australian researchers developed an alternative measurement tool that used near infrared spectrometry to assess fruit in a non-destructive manner. While easier and more accurate than the starch test, it proved too expensive for many in the produce industry.
We licensed the technology from Central Queensland University and we re-engineered it using newer, more capable electronics and software, said Leona