The study, published in ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, developed NIR calibration models to measure soil and leaf content in shredded sugarcane. Results showed strong performance for predicting soil content based on ash analysis, as well as green leaves, brown leaves, and total leaves. This work provides a practical, nondestructive approach to EM measurement, supporting its future integration into cane payment systems and improved factory decision‑making.

The publication is publicly available at: Quantifying Extraneous Matter in Shredded Sugarcane Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy | ACS Agricultural Science & Technology