Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Relationship of the optical absorption and scattering properties with mechanical and structural properties of apple tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cen, H., Lu, R., Mendoza, F., Beaudry, R. 2013. Relationship of the optical absorption and scattering properties with mechanical and structural properties of apple tissue. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 83:33-38.

A low-cost machine vision system for in-field sorting and grading of apples: fruit orientation and size estimation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(02-Apr-13)

An image segmentation method for apple sorting and grading using support vector machine and Otsu's method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mizushima, A., Lu, R. 2013. An image segmentation method for apple sorting and grading using support vector machine and Otsu's method. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 94(1):29-37.

Detection of fruit fly infestation in pickling cucumbers using a hyperspectral reflectance/transmittance imaging system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lu, R., Ariana, D.P. 2013. Detection of fruit fly infestation in pickling cucumbers using a hyperspectral reflectance/transmittance imaging system. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 81(1):44-50.

Prediction of firmness and soluble solids content of blueberries using hyperspectral reflectance imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leiva-Valenzuela, G., Lu, R., Aguilera, J. 2013. Prediction of firmness and soluble solids content of blueberries using hyperspectral reflectance imaging. Journal of Food Engineering. 115(1):91-98.

Analysis of hyperspectral scattering images using locally linear embedding algorithm for apple mealiness classification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, M., Wang, B., Zhu, Q., Lu, R. 2012. Analysis of hyperspectral scattering images using locally linear embedding algorithm for apple mealiness classification. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 89:175-181.

Comparison and fusion of four nondestructive sensors for predicting apple fruit firmness and soluble solids content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mendoza, F., Lu, R., Haiyan, C. 2012. Comparison and fusion of four nondestructive sensors for predicting apple fruit firmness and soluble solids content. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 73:89-98.

Prediction of soluble solids content of blueberries using hyperspectral imaging - (Abstract Only)

Leiva-Valenzuela, G., Lu, R., Aguilera, J. 2012. Prediction of soluble solids content of blueberries using hyperspectral imaging [abstract]. Annual Food Engineering Conference, April 2-4, 2012, Leesburg, Washington. CDROM.

Assessing multiple quality attributes of peaches using spectral absorption and scattering properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cen, H., Lu, R., Mendoza, F., Ariana, D.P. 2012. Assessing multiple quality attributes of peaches using spectral absorption and scattering properties. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(2):647-657.

Development of automated inspection technology for quality grading of pickling cucumbers - (Experiment Station)

Lu, R. 2011. Development of automated inspection technology for quality grading of pickling cucumbers. Michigan State University Cucumber Reporting Session. p. 44-50.

Data fusion of visible/near-infrared spectroscopy and spectral scattering for apple quality assessment - (Proceedings)

Mendoza, F., Lu, R., Cen, H. 2011. Data fusion of visible/near-infrared spectroscopy and spectral scattering for apple quality assessment. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 1111244.

Analysis of absorption and scattering spectra for assessing apple fruit internal quality after harvest and storage - (Proceedings)

Cen, H., Lu, R., Mendoza, F. 2012. Analysis of absorption and scattering spectra for assessing apple fruit internal quality after harvest and storage. In: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference Postharvest Unlimited, May 22-26, 2011, Leavenworth, Washington. p. 181-188.

Analysis of hyperspectral scattering profiles using a generalized Gaussian distribution function for prediction of apple firmness and soluble solids content - (Proceedings)

Zhu, Q., Huang, M., Zhao, X., Lu, R. 2011. Analysis of hyperspectral scattering profiles using a generalized Gaussian distribution function for prediction of apple firmness and soluble solids content. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 11388.

Development of a cost-effective machine vision system for in-field sorting and grading of apples: Fruit orientation and size estimation - (Abstract Only)

Mizushima, A., Lu, R. 2011. Development of a cost-effective machine vision system for in-field sorting and grading of apples: fruit orientation and size estimation. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 1110723.

Integrated spectral and image analysis of hyperspectral scattering data for prediction of apple fruit firmness and soluble solids content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mendoza, F., Lu, R., Ariana, D., Cen, H., Bailey, B.B. 2011. Integrated spectral and image analysis of hyperspectral scattering data for prediction of apple fruit firmness and soluble solids content. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 62(2):149-160.

Detection of Fruit Fly Infestation in Pickling Cucumbers using Hyperspectral Imaging - (Proceedings)

Lu, R., Ariana, D. 2011. Detection of Fruit Fly Infestation in Pickling Cucumbers using Hyperspectral Imaging. Proceedings of SPIE. 8027-0K.

Peach maturity/quality assessment using hyperspectral imaging-based spatially-resolved technique - (Proceedings)

Cen, H., Lu, R., Mendoza, F., Ariana, D. 2011. Peach maturity/quality assessment using hyperspectral imaging-based spatially-resolved technique. Proceedings of SPIE. April 25-29, 2011. Orlando, Florida. Paper No. 8027-0L, 15 p.

Multi-sensor Data Fusion for Improved Prediction of Apple Fruit Firmness and Soluble Solids Content - (Proceedings)

Mendoza, F., Lu, R., Cen, H. 2011. Multi-sensor Data Fusion for Improved Prediction of Apple Fruit Firmness and Soluble Solids Content. Proceedings of SPIE. April 25-29, 2011, Orlando, Florida. Paper No. 8027-0L, 14 p.

Optical Absorption and Scattering Properties of Normal and Defective Pickling Cucumbers for 700-1000 nm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lu, R., Ariana, D.P., Cen, H. 2011. Optical absorption and scattering properties of normal and defective pickling cucumbers for 700-1000 nm. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 5(2):198-204.

Development of a Low-Cost Attitude Sensor for Agricultural Vehicles     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mizushima, A., Noguchi, N., Ishii, K., Matsuo, Y., Lu, R. 2011. Development of a low-cost attitude sensor for agricultural vehicles. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 76(2):198-204.

First report of in-vitro fludioxonil-resistant isolates of Fusarium spp. causing potato dry rot in Michigan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gachango, E., Kirk, W.W., Hanson, L.E., Rojas, A., Tumbalam, P., Shetty, K. 2011. First report of in-vitro fludioxonil-resistant isolates of Fusarium spp. causing potato dry rot in Michigan. Plant Disease. 95:228.