Analysis of Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy

The proposed research will develop a reliable analytical method for the quantitative analysis of grain grading factors for Canadian Western Red Spring wheat using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Most commercially available near infrared spectrometers used in agricultural applications require significant expertise, a large footprint, a controlled environment, and are prohibitively expensive. The NIRS technology is effective for understanding grading factors, like protein content, and has demonstrated potential for other factors. This project will support the advancement of NIRS in agriculture by creating a user-friendly, portable, and cost-effective analytical method for wheat that can be performed by farmers in the field.

Faculty Supervisor:

R. Scott Murphy

Student:

Partner:

Ground Truth Agriculture

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Agriculture; Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

University of Regina

Program: