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A Model for Predicting and Grading the Quality of Grain Storage Processes Affected by Microorganisms under Different
Qingchuan Zhang1, Zihan Li1, Wei Dong1
1National Engineering Research Centre for Agri-Product Quality Traceability, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China.
Accurate prediction of grain quality changes during storage is vital for human health. This study developed a novel FEDformer and K-means++ model for precise wheat and corn quality monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Food Science
- Data Science
Background:
- Grain quality is significantly impacted by storage environments, necessitating accurate monitoring for human health.
- Wheat and corn, vital staple grains, require robust quality assessment during storage across diverse regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a predictive model for grain quality changes during storage.
- To establish a grading system for assessing grain storage quality based on predictive analytics.
Main Methods:
- Constructed a FEDformer-based model for predicting grain quality changes.
- Implemented a K-means++ clustering algorithm for grading storage quality.
- Utilized six key factors affecting grain quality as input variables.
Main Results:
- The developed grain storage quality prediction model demonstrated superior accuracy.
- The model achieved the lowest prediction error compared to existing methods.
- The grading evaluation model effectively categorized storage quality based on predicted and current values.
Conclusions:
- The FEDformer and K-means++ integrated model provides a highly accurate method for predicting grain quality changes.
- This approach offers a reliable solution for monitoring and grading grain quality in various storage environments.
- The findings are crucial for ensuring food safety and optimizing grain storage practices.
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