One Potato

One Potato
Author: Diana Pomeroy
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Counting
ISBN: 9780152023300

A counting book which uses images of fruits and vegetables to illustrate numbers from one to one hundred and which also includes an explanation of how to do potato printing.

Advances in Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Related Computational Methods

Advances in Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Related Computational Methods
Author: Christian Huck
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2020-01-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 303928052X

In the last few decades, near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has distinguished itself as one of the most rapidly advancing spectroscopic techniques. Mainly known as an analytical tool useful for sample characterization and content quantification, NIR spectroscopy is essential in various other fields, e.g. NIR imaging techniques in biophotonics, medical applications or used for characterization of food products. Its contribution in basic science and physical chemistry should be noted as well, e.g. in exploration of the nature of molecular vibrations or intermolecular interactions. One of the current development trends involves the miniaturization and simplification of instrumentation, creating prospects for the spread of NIR spectrometers at a consumer level in the form of smartphone attachments—a breakthrough not yet accomplished by any other analytical technique. A growing diversity in the related methods and applications has led to a dispersion of these contributions among disparate scientific communities. The aim of this Special Issue was to bring together the communities that may perceive NIR spectroscopy from different perspectives. It resulted in 30 contributions presenting the latest advances in the methodologies essential in near-infrared spectroscopy in a variety of applications.

Remote Sensing for Field-based Crop Phenotyping

Remote Sensing for Field-based Crop Phenotyping
Author: Jiangang Liu
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2024-02-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 2832544304

Dynamic monitoring of crop phenotypic traits (e.g., LAI, plant height, biomass, nitrogen, yield et al.) is essential for exploring crop growth patterns, breeding new varieties, and determining optimized strategies for crop management. Traditional methods for determining crop phenotypic traits are mainly based on field sampling, handheld instrument measurement, and mechanized high-throughput platforms, which are time-consuming, and have low efficiency and incomplete spatial coverage. The development of crop science requires more rapid and accurate access to field-based crop phenotypes. Remote sensing provides a novel solution to quantify crop structural and functional traits in a timely, rapid, non-invasive and efficient manner. With the development of burgeoning remote sensing sensors and diversified algorithms, a range of crop phenotypic traits have been determined, including morphological parameters, spectral and textural characteristics, physiological traits, and responses to abiotic/biotic stresses in different environments. In addition, research advances in varying disciplines beyond agricultural sciences, such as engineering, computer science, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, have brought new opportunities for further development of remote sensing-based methods and technologies to gain more quantitative information on crop structure and function in complex environments

Impact of hybrid potato

Impact of hybrid potato
Author: Paul C. Struik
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2023-08-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9086869467

This book describes the potential impact of the innovative hybrid breeding technology in potato. Conventional potato production is based on cumbersome breeding and multiplying of seed tubers. Seed tubers degenerate during the many generations of slow multiplication. Their bulkiness makes them difficult to store and transport. These issues are solved by hybrid true potato seed. Hybrid potato can help respond to the challenges of poverty, food security and climate change, especially in remote and harsh environments. Hybrid breeding will increase the turnover of cultivars in such environments once new seed systems based on hybrid true potato seed are established and regulated. With faster breeding and multiplication systems, clean seed can be produced of hybrid cultivars that respond to rapidly changing agronomic and socio-economic conditions. Public-private partnerships are crucial to facilitate the development and dissemination of hybrid cultivars that are adapted to the specific conditions and needs of the diverse types of potato growers in different environments and markets. These partnerships depend on knowledge and technologies emerging from international agro-industrial innovation systems. But next to this dominant innovation route, alternative systems are feasible with more emphasis on food sovereignty in farming systems that are less corporate and technology-driven, and more diversity-oriented.

Proceedings Of The 5th Asia-pacific Drying Conference, The (In 2 Volumes)

Proceedings Of The 5th Asia-pacific Drying Conference, The (In 2 Volumes)
Author: Guohua Chen
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 1439
Release: 2007-08-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 981447410X

This volume consists of the papers presented at the 5th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference, held 13-15 August, 2007 China. The articles feature the most recent progress of drying R&D in the Asia-Pacific region. The proceedings is useful for graduate students, researchers and professionals in the field of drying research and development.