Nondestructive Quality Evaluation of Agricultural Products: A Definition and Practical Approach

1978 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
GERALD G. DULL
Keyword(s):  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Horticultural Crops ◽  
Multiple Parameter ◽  
Nondestructive Quality ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Evaluation Techniques

A definition of terms in this research area is presented. A general approach for applying nondestructive quality evaluation (NDQE) to horticultural crops, for both fresh and processing purposes is discussed. The approach includes consideration of the importance of biochemical, morphological and physical parameters of quality. The objective and subjective determination of single and multiple parameter judgements of quality at different stages of physiological development is a critical part of this approach. The concept of “Optimum Quality Range” is presented in relation to the development of nondestructive quality evaluation techniques and applications.

Nondestructive Quality Evaluation of Agricultural Products — Industrial Application

1978 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-56
Author(s):  
J. E. MARION ◽  
J. L. AYRES ◽  
BOB STEELE
Keyword(s):  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Air Classification ◽  
Poultry Eggs ◽  
Nondestructive Techniques ◽  
Nondestructive Quality ◽  
Evaluation Techniques ◽  
Speed And Accuracy

Use of nondestructive quality evaluation techniques for agricultural products is steadily increasing. Reasons for increased application and refinements of techniques in processing of agricultural products are discussed, especially with regard to more automation and less labor in processing, increased processing rates, and demand for more quality and uniformity of product. Information is presented on a number of nondestructive techniques presently being used, and the need for additional development is covered. Special emphasis is given to the efficiency, practicality, and economic feasibility of various techniques. Agricultural products covered include peanuts, pecans, poultry, eggs, pork, and seeds. Nondestructive techniques discussed that are used for processing these commodities into uniform, high-quality products include visual examination, weighing, screening, gravity sorting, air classification, electronic sorting, and estimation of chemical composition. A more detailed discussion of electronic color sorting of peanuts, pecans and almonds is presented, particularly in relation to aflatoxin sampling and reduction, preparing for further processing, and evaluation of commercial sorters for speed and accuracy.

Nondestructive Quality Evaluation of Tomatoes

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 544c-544
Author(s):  
A. Hakim ◽  
A. Purvis ◽  
E. Pehu ◽  
I. Voipio ◽  
E. Kaukovirta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Fluorescence Techniques ◽  
Nondestructive Quality ◽  
Alternative Techniques ◽  
Evaluation Techniques

Both external and internal quality of fruits such as tomatoes can be evaluated by different methods, but all most all of the methods are destructive. For this reason, there is a need to reassess some of the alternative techniques. Nondestructive quality evaluation is an attractive alternative. The principles of different nondestructive quality evaluation techniques such as optical, physical, and fluorescence techniques applied to tomato fruit is explained. Successful application of these techniques that could be used for evaluation of different quality attributes are illustrated. The advantages of nondestructive quality evaluation techniques are that they are very fast, easy, labor- and time-intensive, and inexpensive. These techniques could also be useful to evaluate the quality of other vegetables.

Nondestructive Quality Evaluation Techniques

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratish Ramanan K ◽  
Ajay Vino S ◽  
Meetha Nesam J ◽  
Mahendran R
Keyword(s):  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Nondestructive Quality ◽  
Evaluation Techniques

scholarly journals ANALISIS PERWILAYAHAN KOMODITAS SEMANGKA DI KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Yunita Mayangsari ◽  
Aryo Fajar Sunartomo
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Location Quotient ◽  
Base Area ◽  
Basic Service ◽  
Regional Approach ◽  
Horticultural Crops

Watermelon commodity has the highest productivity compared to other superior fruit commodities in Banyuwangi Regency. However, the land area and production of watermelon commodities are still quite volatile and their distribution is uneven. Therefore, a regional approach for watermelon commodities is needed in Banyuwangi Regency. This study aimed to determine the watermelon commodity base area, the characteristics of the watermelon commodity distribution, and the carrying capacity of the watermelon commodity on fruit horticultural crops in the Banyuwangi Regency. The determination of the research area was carried out intentionally in Banyuwangi Regency. The analytical methods used were Location Quotient (LQ) analysis, localization and specialization analysis, as well as Basic Service Ratio (BSR) and Regional Multiplier (RM) analysis. The results of the analysis show that the sub-district area was the basis for watermelon commodities in Banyuwangi Regency. The characteristics of the distribution of watermelon commodities in the Banyuwangi Regency were not localized. Watermelon farming activities are not concentrated in one sub-district but spread to several sub-districts in Banyuwangi Regency. The results of the analysis of the Basic Service Ratio (BSR) and Regional Multiplier (RM) of watermelon commodities produce more than one value. The existence of watermelon commodity farming activities can support fruit horticultural farming activities in Banyuwangi Regency.

Optimal Density Determination of Bouguer Anomaly Using Fractal Analysis (Case of study: Charak area,IRAN)

2005 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Hamid Reza Samadi
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Fractal Analysis ◽  
Fractal Geometry ◽  
Host Rock ◽  
Bouguer Anomaly ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Density Difference ◽  
Optimal Density

In exploration geophysics the main and initial aim is to determine density of under-research goals which have certain density difference with the host rock. Therefore, we state a method in this paper to determine the density of bouguer plate, the so-called variogram method based on fractal geometry. This method is based on minimizing surface roughness of bouguer anomaly. The fractal dimension of surface has been used as surface roughness of bouguer anomaly. Using this method, the optimal density of Charak area insouth of Hormozgan province can be determined which is 2/7 g/cfor the under-research area. This determined density has been used to correct and investigate its results about the isostasy of the studied area and results well-coincided with the geology of the area and dug exploratory holes in the text area

State Failure and the Political Violence Phenomenon: A Comparative Analysis of Iraq and Syria Cases

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Eylem Özkaya Lassalle
Keyword(s):  
Cold War ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
State Failure ◽  
The Political ◽  
Collective Violence ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Cold War

The concept of failed state came to the fore with the end of the Cold War, the collapse of the USSR and the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Political violence is central in these discussions on the definition of the concept or the determination of its dimensions (indicators). Specifically, the level of political violence, the type of political violence and intensity of political violence has been broached in the literature. An effective classification of political violence can lead us to a better understanding of state failure phenomenon. By using Tilly’s classification of collective violence which is based on extent of coordination among violent actors and salience of short-run damage, the role played by political violence in state failure can be understood clearly. In order to do this, two recent cases, Iraq and Syria will be examined.

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