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The use of an electronic nose to detect early signs of soft-rot infection in potatoes
The use of an electronic nose to detect early signs of soft-rot infection in potatoesMassimo F Rutolo, John P Clarkson, James A Covington
In this paper we report on the detection of soft-rot in potatoes caused by the bacterium Pectobacterium carotovorum through the use of an array of low cost gas sensors. This disease results in significant crop losses in store (circa 5%) with associated negative financial impacts. As soft-rot is associated with a strong odour and there is forced air movement through potato stores, our aim was to investigate the potential of an array of low-cost gas sensors to detect the disease. The identified sensors offer promise for an automated in-store monitoring system.
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