Applications of Hyperspectral Imaging in Agriculture and Food Industry
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 129
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a powerful technique that combines imaging and spectroscopy to capture detailed spectral information across a wide range of wavelengths. In recent years, HSI has gained significant attention in the fields of agriculture and the food industry due to its ability to provide non-destructive, rapid, and comprehensive analysis of biological materials. This Special Issue aims to explore the diverse applications of HSI in improving agricultural practices, enhancing food quality, and ensuring food safety.
Topics of Interest:
- Crop monitoring and management;
- Utilization of HSI for early detection of diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and stress in crops;
- Monitoring crop growth stages and assessing environmental impacts on crop health;
- Food quality and safety;
- Detection and quantification of contaminants (e.g., pesticides, pathogens) in food products using HSI;
- Authentication and classification of food products based on spectral signatures;
- Post-harvest applications of HSI;
- Evaluation of food quality attributes (e.g., ripeness, freshness, etc.) during storage and transportation;
- Non-invasive inspection of food packaging for defects and contamination;
- Technological advances and innovations;
- Development of novel HSI systems, sensors, and data analysis techniques specific to agricultural and food applications;
- Integration of HSI with other imaging modalities or technologies for enhanced performance;
- Case studies and practical implementations;
- Successful applications of HSI in real-world agricultural and food industry settings;
- Challenges, limitations, and future directions in adopting HSI for widespread use.
Submission Guidelines:
- Original research articles presenting novel findings and methodologies in the application of HSI;
- Review articles—comprehensive reviews on recent advancements, challenges, and opportunities;
- Case studies demonstrating successful implementations or practical applications;
- Perspective articles discussing future trends, challenges, and potential solutions.
Dr. Longguo Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hyperspectral imaging
- crop monitoring
- food safety
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