Rapid analyses of dry matter content and carotenoids in fresh cassava roots using a portable visible and near infrared spectrometer (Vis/NIRS)

Portable Vis/NIRS are flexible tools for fast and unbiased analyses of constituents with minimal sample preparation

From:
Department for International Development
Published
11 December 2017
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Ikeogu UN,, Davrieux F,, Dufour D, Ceballos H,

Abstract

Portable Vis/NIRS are flexible tools for fast and unbiased analyses of constituents with minimal sample preparation. This study developed calibration models for dry matter content (DMC) and carotenoids in fresh cassava roots using a portable Vis/NIRS system. The authors examined the effects of eight data pre-treatment combinations on calibration models and assessed calibrations on processed and intact root samples.

This work is part of the “Next Generation Cassava Breeding Project” which is supported by the UK Department for International Development, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Citation

Ikeogu UN, Davrieux F, Dufour D, Ceballos H, Egesi CN, Jannink J-L (2017) Rapid analyses of dry matter content and carotenoids in fresh cassava roots using a portable visible and near infrared spectrometer (Vis/NIRS). PLoS ONE 12(12): e0188918. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0188918

Rapid analyses of dry matter content and carotenoids in fresh cassava roots using a portable visible and near infrared spectrometer (Vis/NIRS)

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Published 11 December 2017
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