Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The project
introduces an innovative and technology-driven solution to the agricultural
sector by harnessing the power of image processing and machine learning.
Mangoes, a popular tropical fruit, are renowned for their diversity in quality
and ripeness levels. Ensuring consistent fruit quality is crucial for both
producers and consumers. This project aims to address this challenge by
developing a system that can predict mango quality attributes, such as ripeness
and freshness, by analyzing images of the fruit. The system captures
high-resolution images of mangoes and employs advanced image processing
techniques to extract key features, including color, texture, and size. Machine
learning algorithms are then utilized to analyze these features and predict the
quality of each mango. The project leverages a comprehensive dataset of mango
images, encompassing various quality attributes and ripeness stages, to train
and validate the predictive models. The potential benefits of this project are
multifaceted. Mango producers can benefit from improved quality control,
reduced post-harvest losses, and enhanced supply chain management. Consumers
gain access to consistently high-quality mangoes. Furthermore, the project
contributes to the reduction of food waste and supports sustainable agriculture
practices. The system's real-time capabilities can be integrated into various
stages of the mango supply chain, from harvest to distribution. However,
exemplifies the synergy between agriculture and technology, offering a
practical and efficient solution to the challenge of quality prediction in the
mango industry. It demonstrates the capacity of image processing and machine
learning to enhance the agricultural value chain, ensuring that consumers can
savor the highest quality mangoes while fostering sustainability and reducing
food waste.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2024 pp. 353-358