CFTRI-Mysuru leverages AI for food safety, post-harvest management
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Why in news
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, is integrating AI-driven technologies to mitigate fungal contamination in food grains and automate the sorting and grading of onions.
Background
CSIR-CFTRI is developing an ozone-based technology to treat food stocks of 50 kg to 100 kg to prevent fungal infestation. The institute is also leveraging AI for space food research, sports nutrition, and automated onion grading.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCSIR-CFTRI: Central Food Technological Research Institute located in Mysuru
- S&TOzone-based technology: Developed by CFTRI to prevent fungal contamination in food grains during post-harvest storage
- FactCurrent ozone technology capacity: Treats food stocks ranging from 50 kg to 100 kg
- S&TAI applications: Used for identifying fungal-infected onions and grading food products for quality assessment
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of Artificial Intelligence in post-harvest management can enhance India's food security and reduce agricultural wastage.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Post-harvest loss mitigation: Reducing fungal-induced spoilage in silos and warehouses to stabilize food supply
- Technological scalability: Transitioning from small-scale ozone treatment (100kg) to industrial-scale warehouse applications
- Precision agriculture: Using AI algorithms for automated grading to ensure standardized food quality and safety
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence · Food Safety · Post-harvest Management · Fungal Contamination · Food Processing · Space Food
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