Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the
diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be …

Plants contain abundant autofluorescent molecules that can be used for biochemical,
physiological, or imaging studies. The two most studied molecules are chlorophyll …

Light-emitting diode (LED) technology has rapidly advanced the past years and it is
nowadays irrevocably linked with controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). We provide …

Background A large proportion of vineyards are located in regions with seasonal drought
(eg Mediterranean-type climates) where soil and atmospheric water deficits, together with …

Background Water deficit has significant effects on grape berry composition resulting in
improved wine quality by the enhancement of color, flavors, or aromas. While some …

Infections of wheat, rye, oat and barley by Fusarium ssp. are serious problems worldwide
due to the mycotoxins, potentially produced by the fungi. In 2005, limit values were issued by …

We demonstrate a smartphone based spectrometer design that is standalone and supported
on a wireless platform. The device is inherently low-cost and the power consumption is …

Sunburn is a physiological disorder of apples and other fruit species caused by excess solar
radiation. Damage occurs in practically all growing regions of the world, causing severe crop …

The optical properties of leaves from five species, Norway maple (Acer platanoides L.),
cotoneaster (Cotoneaster alaunica Golite), hazel (Corylus avellana L.), Siberian dogwood …

A new, commercial, fluorescence-based optical sensor for plant constituent assessment was
recently introduced. This sensor, called the Multiplex®(FORCE-A, Orsay, France), was used …