Ever tried a 'laser delicious' apple? Laser biospeckle method to harvest fruits at precise peak in ripeness

The ability to detect when to harvest “climacteric” fruits -- such as apples, bananas, pears and tomatoes -- at the precise moment to ensure “peak edibleness” in terms of both taste and texture may soon be within reach for farmers, thanks to new work.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 3, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news