Creating better strawberries using Artificial Intelligence
For decades, taste groups and breeding for better taste have existed, being relied upon to guide decisions on which strawberries taste and smell best. This would help steer the breeding requirements for Florida's $300 billion crop.
Now, researchers at the University of Florida are using a new method to create better berries. Artificial intelligence will be used to help determine the varieties that are most likely to produce the berries that consumers love. As data from hundreds of voluntary tasters has been collected, the AI can help match the chemical composition that produces the sweetness and the perfect strawberry aroma.