Plant cells, tissues and organs are composed of various biomolecules arranged as
structurally diverse units, which represent heterogeneity at microscopic levels. Molecular …

The soil science community is facing a growing demand of regional, continental, and
worldwide databases in order to monitor the status of the soil. However, the availability of …

Determining amylose content in rice with near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, associated with a
suitable multivariate regression method, is both feasible and relevant for the rice business to …

Advances in vibrational spectroscopy have propelled new insights into the molecular
composition and structure of biological tissues. In this review, we discuss common …

Abstract Knowledge of the viability status of seeds before sowing is important to farmers (for
yield prediction) and to seed companies (for seed warrant determination). However, a …

The commercialization of agriculture has driven the need to ascertain the quality of
agricultural inputs, especially seeds in order to optimize output and increase economic …

Adulteration of onion powder with cornstarch was identified by Fourier transform near-
infrared (FT-NIR) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The reflectance …

The content of phytochemical compounds such as anthocyanin in soybeans, yielded from
agricultural practices is usually affected by the quality of the mother seed. Therefore, non …

Seed vitality is one of the primary determinants of high yield that directly affects the
performance of seedling emergence and plant growth. However, seed vitality may be lost …

The analysis of human body composition and food composition requires high-efficiency
broadband near-infrared (NIR) lighting sources to achieve a portable, appropriately sized …