Fruit crops are essential to global agriculture and nutrition, significantly contributing to the dietary intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The quality and nutritional content of fruits can vary widely based on factors such as variety, growing conditions, and post-harvest handling. Spectrophotometry is one of the key analytical techniques in fruit crop analysis, from measuring light absorption to assessing quality, composition, and health. Spectroscopy provides access to information about the chemical components and physical properties of fruits by obtaining optical information. This non-destructive method is essential for evaluating pigments, nutrients, phenolics, quality control, pesticide residues, and shelf-life. This study intends to evaluate the application of Spectrophotometry in fruit crop analysis. Spectrophotometry has been used for a lot of modern applications of food quality analysis and post-harvest inspection of fruits and vegetables. Recent Advances including UV-Vis, NIR, FTIR, Raman, and nanoparticle-based spectrophotometry have enhanced accuracy and sensitivity. Detailed insights into the biochemical properties of fruits have been offered by these techniques. These techniques are also aiding in the assessment of ripeness, nutritional value, and potential health benefits. Machine learning and remote sensing are expected to revolutionize the field by improving the accuracy of disease diagnosis and quality assessment. Additionally, portable and handheld spectrophotometers are becoming increasingly popular, allowing for on-site analysis in orchards and farms. This accessibility enables real-time decision-making, empowering farmers to implement precise agriculture practices and improve crop management. The future prospects of spectrophotometry in fruit crop analysis are promising, with ongoing research and development focusing on enhancing its capabilities through integration with emerging technologies.
Author (s) Details
Nishchala Arya
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture, Dr. Yashwant Singh
Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry,Nauni-Solan 173 230, India.
Shiv Kumar Shivandu
Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural
Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India.
Ishani Sharma
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture, Dr. Yashwant Singh
Parmar University of Horticulture
and Forestry,Nauni-Solan 173 230, India.
Gaurav Rana
Department of Microbiology, Career Point University, Bhoranj, Hamirpur 176
041, India
Rolika Gupta
Department of Microbiology, Career Point University, Bhoranj, Hamirpur 176
041, India
Akriti Banya
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture, Dr. Yashwant Singh
Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry,Nauni-Solan 173 230, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crpas/v10/4686
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