Consumers have always been highly concerned about their own diets, aiming to consume only foods that are considered safe and natural. Although the use of agricultural chemicals helps to achieve high crop yields and the production of high-quality foods, people have concerns about their safety for human health. The growth of the population has put pressure on the demand for high-quality and safe foods. However, this demand for food faces the challenges of continuous biotic and abiotic stresses, including the slow but persistent climate change. Against this backdrop, the application of hyperspectral imaging technology in horticultural plants is gradually gaining attention, as it is regarded as an excellent tool that can not only accurately monitor and analyze various conditions of horticultural plants, but also contribute to more sustainable horticultural production.

In-depth discussion on how this technology breaks through traditional limitations and brings about new changes in the horticultural field. Specifically, through research and elaboration, it reveals how hyperspectral imaging technology can accurately monitors and deeply analyzes the growth status, nutritional levels, occurrence of diseases and pests, etc. of horticultural plants. This provides a scientific basis for the cultivation and management of horticultural plants and helps to achieve sustainable horticultural production. Additionally, the integrated application with other technologies such as machine learning and unmanned aerial vehicles, is also important in expanding the scope and depth of its application in the field of horticultural plants. Furthermore, it will promote the modern development of the entire horticultural industry to meet consumers' demands for high-quality and safe horticultural products.

1.Monitoring the Growth Status of Horticultural Plants Using Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

Through in-depth analysis of the plant's spectral information, problems that occur during the plant's growth process can be detected in a timely manner, providing a basis for taking corresponding measures, thus ensuring the healthy growth of plants.

2. Quality Evaluation of Horticultural Plants Based on Hyperspectral Imaging

Explore the principles and methods of using hyperspectral imaging technology to evaluate the quality of horticultural plant fruits (such as sweetness, acidity, firmness, etc.), and compare the advantages over traditional detection methods.

3.Hyperspectral Imaging Facilitates the Identification and Classification of Horticultural Plant Varieties

Elaborate on how to obtain the unique spectral characteristics of different horticultural plant varieties through hyperspectral imaging, establish variety identification models, achieve rapid and accurate variety identification and classification, and its applications in aspects such as seed purity detection.

4.Application of Hyperspectral Imaging Technology in Optimizing the Cultivation Environment of Horticultural Plants

Study how to use hyperspectral imaging to monitor the impacts of factors such as light, temperature, and soil fertility in the cultivation environment of horticultural plants on plant growth, providing data support and decision-making basis for precise cultivation.

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Innovative Applications of Hyperspectral Imaging Technology in Horticultural Plants