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Fruit Development, Ripening & HarvestCan a mango's temperature change its NIR dry matter estimate without changing its true solids content?
Yes. Temperature changes affect the near-infrared response of water and can shift an instrument's prediction unless the calibration accounts for them. Record fruit temperature and follow the instrument's validated measurement conditions. When comparing field and indoor readings, investigate temperature effects before concluding that the fruit's composition changed. A repeatable spectral reading is useful only when the prediction remains appropriate for the sample conditions.