Banana is a popular fruit commonly eaten in its ripe stage. However, the consumption of
green bananas has been underscored. Furthermore, the increased interest in functional …

Mangrove forests play a vital role in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation, yet
comprehensive data on their carbon storage capacity in Malaysia remain limited. This study …

methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) has been widely used to enhance the shelf life of fruit during
postharvest storage conditions. The results of this study showed that the use of 1-MCP …

In this work, the effects of high-voltage electrostatic field (HVEF) on enzyme activities and
appearance of stored Musa sapientum were investigated as well as the intensity of spotting …

Rat whiskers are an exceptional sensing system, extracting information from their
surrounding environment. Inspired by this concept, active whisker sensors measure various …

The consumption of tropical fruits has been increasing throughout the world, especially in
non-producing countries. Among the fruits in this category, bananas (Musa spp.) have …

Ripeness is a key metric in the growth, distribution and sale of fruits. Present methods to
determine a given fruit's ripeness rely on slow, labour intensive and destructive methods that …

Early detection of plant diseases is essential for effective crop disease management to
prevent yield loss. In this study, we developed a methodology for classifying diseases in rice …

Quality assessment of fruits plays a key part in the global economy's agricultural sector. In
recent years, it has been shown that fruits are affected by different diseases, which can lead …

The conventional process of visual detection and manual harvesting of the banana bunch
has been a known problem faced by the agricultural industry. It is a laborious activity …