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  1. Spectral Fusion Technologies, 45 Roman Way, Coleshill, Birmngham, B46 1JT

    Mark Graves MEng, PhD

  2. Department of Computer Science, University of Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 3XF

    Bruce Batchelor BSc, PhD, DSc, CEng

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Long, G. (2003). Using Natural Phenomena to Aid Food Produce Inspection. In: Graves, M., Batchelor, B. (eds) Machine Vision for the Inspection of Natural Products. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-85233-853-9_4

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