Seeing structure, sensing softening: Decoding the microstructural mediation between optical properties and peach firmness using spatial frequency domain imaging

Key Points

• Peach firmness is significantly influenced by optical properties, revealing important insights about fruit quality.
• The study highlights a correlation revealing firmness variations through spatial frequency domain imaging techniques.
• Assessment of microstructural mediation helps in understanding the underlying mechanisms affecting fruit firmness.
• Findings suggest potential advancements in quality detection methods for agricultural products.