project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group
Automatic classification of peaches and nectarines according to ripeness using non-destructive technology
Clasificación automática de melocotón y nectarina según estado de madurez mediante tecnología no destructiva
Objectives
To classify fruits in line according to their ripeness. Two categories will be created depending on the level of ripeness, as defined by firmness, sugars, acidity and/or the DA-Meter. These two categories will be linked to two market destinations, so that the most ripe fruits are sent for quick or local sale, and the least ripe to more distant markets.
Objectives
Clasificar frutos en línea según el estado de madurez. Se crearan dos categorías en función del estado de madurez definido por firmeza, azúcares, acidez y/o DA-Meter.
Estas dos categorías estarán ligadas a dos destinos de mercado, de manera que los frutos más maduros sean destinados a comercialización rápida o cercana, y los frutos menos maduros a mercados más lejanos.
Activities
The measures that the members of the Operational Group will carry out to achieve this objective are:
Action 1: Create an algorithm to determine firmness, sugars, acidity and DA-Meter using inline NIR technology.
Action 2: Confirm the effect of the year on the algorithm defined in Action 1.
Action 3: Confirm the effect of the conservation period on the algorithm defined in year 3.
Action 4: Implement the inline classification system at Baró i Fills and Fruits de Ponent.
Action 5: Activities to transfer the operation of inline NIR technology for classifying fruits according to their ripeness.
Activities
Las acciones que los miembros del Grupo Operativo van a realizar con el fin de conseguir el objetivo son:
Acción 1: Crear algoritmo para determinar firmeza, azúcares, acidez y DA-Meter con tecnología NIR en línea.
Acción 2: Comprobar el efecto año sobre el algoritmo definido a la acción 1.
Acción 3: Comprobar el efecto del período de conservación sobre el algoritmo definido en el año 3.
Acción 4: Implementar el sistema de clasificación en línea en Baro e Hijos i Fruits de Ponent.
Acción 5: Actividades de transferencia del funcionamiento de la tecnología NIR en línea con el fin de clasificar los frutos según su estado de madurez.
Context
This purpose of this Cooperation Agreement is to set up an Operational Group (OG) that will focus on the area of fruit cultivation to carry out the project entitled "Automatic classification of peaches and nectarines according to ripeness using non-destructive NIR technology".
This OG consists of BARÓ E HIJOS, SL, FRUITS DE PONENT, SCCL and the INSTITUTE OF AGRIFOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, working with CEDIS MAF.
The aim of this OG is to obtain a tool for use in classifying fruits according to their ripeness. This classification will take place using the inline NIR designed by MAF, which will be used to obtain algorithms that can determine values of interest such as firmness, sugars, acidity and a DA-Meter. Once the algorithms have been created, their validity for different years and conservation periods will be confirmed. Finally, the system will be implemented at BARÓ E HIJOS and FRUITS DE PONENT to ascertain how it works under real production conditions.
Objectives
Project details
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
- Rural Development Programme
- 2014ES06RDRP009 Spain - Rural Development Programme (Regional) - Cataluña
Location
- Main geographical location
- Lleida
€ 207126.76
Total budget
Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.
Contacts
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