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Neural Network Modeling to Predict Shelf Life of Greenhouse Lettuce

Authors :
Glen S. Block
Wei-Chin Lin
Source :
Algorithms, Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 623-637, Algorithms, Vol 2, Iss 2, Pp 623-637 (2009)
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Molecular Diversity Preservation International, 2009.

Abstract

Greenhouse-grown butter lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) can potentially be stored for 21 days at constant 0°C. When storage temperature was increased to 5°C or 10°C, shelf life was shortened to 14 or 10 days, respectively, in our previous observations. Also, commercial shelf life of 7 to 10 days is common, due to postharvest temperature fluctuations. The objective of this study was to establish neural network (NN) models to predict the remaining shelf life (RSL) under fluctuating postharvest temperatures. A box of 12 - 24 lettuce heads constituted a sample unit. The end of the shelf life of each head was determined when it showed initial signs of decay or yellowing. Air temperatures inside a shipping box were recorded. Daily average temperatures in storage and averaged shelf life of each box were used as inputs, and the RSL was modeled as an output. An R2 of 0.57 could be observed when a simple NN structure was employed. Since the "future" (or remaining) storage temperatures were unavailable at the time of making a prediction, a second NN model was introduced to accommodate a range of future temperatures and associated shelf lives. Using such 2-stage NN models, an R2 of 0.61 could be achieved for predicting RSL. This study indicated that NN modeling has potential for cold chain quality control and shelf life prediction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19994893
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Algorithms
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....62c3b1d92c37c6d9ca12ede5be975f92
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/a2020623