Artificial neural networks (ANN) are computationally based mathematical tools inspired by
the fundamental cell of the nervous system, the neuron. ANN constitute a simplified artificial …

Given its huge economic, nutritional, and social value, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is an
essential food. This flagship product of the countries bordering the Mediterranean basin is …

This research established the optimal conditions for infusion extraction (IE) and ultrasound-
assisted extraction (UAE) of bioactive components from laver (Porphyra dentata) using …

The intelligent identification and classification of plant diseases is an important research
objective in agriculture. In this study, in order to realize the rapid and accurate identification …

Grading of persimmon fruits into three commercially maturity stages was conducted by
image analysis technique. An automatic algorithm was developed to classify the fruits based …

Olive tree growing (Olea europaea L.) has considerably increased in the last decades, as
has the consumption of extra virgin olive oil in the world. Precision agriculture is increasingly …

Mango is an important crop that is marketed on a large scale around the world. The degree
of ripeness of mangoes is an important quality attribute that has traditionally been evaluated …

(1) Background: Extra virgin olive oil production is strictly influenced by the quality of fruits.
The optical selection allows for obtaining high quality oils starting from batches with different …

In this work, the maturity index of different samples of olives was objectively assessed by
image analysis obtained through machine vision, in which algorithms of color-based …

Precision agriculture is a management strategy to improve resource efficiency, production,
quality, profitability and sustainability of the crops. In recent years, olive tree management is …