Less waste, higher quality: Artificial Intelligence helps improve potato storage
A simple and familiar food, the potato is one of the world’s most widely grown and consumed crops. Its year-round availability, however, also depends on how effectively it can be stored after harvest. During storage, potatoes may begin to sprout, leading to losses in weight, quality and market value. Through the PRONTO project, researchers have developed models capable of detecting sprouting at an early stage, helping to reduce waste and optimise treatments across the supply chain.