On the possibility of using the optical method for express quality control of fruits

Abstract

The necessity of express control of fruit quality in various situations has been substantiated. Various methods for the implementation of express control of fruit quality in express mode are considered. A method for express control of fruit quality using laser radiation has been developed. The change in the degree of spatial coherence in the recorded reflected laser radiation from defects on the surfaces of fruits was investigated. Experimental results of the study of various defects on fruits, as well as their hardness and degree of ripening, are presented using the method developed by us.