RT Journal Article T1 Rapid estimation of potato quality parameters by a portable near-infrared spectroscopy device A1 Escuredo Pérez, Olga A1 Meno Fariñas, Laura A1 Rodríguez Flores, María Shantal A1 Seijo Coello, María del Carmen K1 2306 Química Orgánica K1 3107 Horticultura K1 3103.08 Gestión de la Producción Vegetal AB The aim of the present work was to determine the main quality parameters on tuber potato using a portable near-infrared spectroscopy device (MicroNIR). Potato tubers protected by the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI “Patata de Galicia”, Spain) were analyzed both using chemical methods of reference and also using the NIR methodology for the determination of important parameters for tuber commercialization, such as dry matter and reducing sugars. MicroNIR technology allows for the attainment/estimation of dry matter and reducing sugars in the warehouses by directly measuring the tubers without a chemical treatment and destruction of samples. The principal component analysis and modified partial least squares regression method were used to develop the NIR calibration model. The best determination coefficients obtained for dry matter and reducing sugars were of 0.72 and 0.55, respectively, and with acceptable standard errors of cross-validation. Near-infrared spectroscopy was established as an effective tool to obtain prediction equations of these potato quality parameters. At the same time, the efficiency of portable devices for taking instantaneous measurements of crucial quality parameters is useful for potato processors. PB Sensors SN 14248220 YR 2021 FD 2021-12-09 LK http://hdl.handle.net/11093/2855 UL http://hdl.handle.net/11093/2855 LA eng NO Sensors, 21(24): 8222 (2021) NO Xunta de Galicia | Ref. FEADER 2017/045B DS Investigo RD 04-dic-2024