NIR spectroscopic evaluation of nitrogen and carbon content in Japanese Mustard Spinach (Brassica rapa var. perviridis)

Demonstration of prediction of carbon and nitrogen content in Japanese Mustard Spinach (Brassica rapa var. perviridis) was accomplished using near infrared (NIR) reflectance spectroscopy. NIR reflectance spectroscopic measurement of hydroponically cultivated fresh leaves growing on stalks were taken at some growing phase. Calibrations were developed for carbon and nitrogen content in leaves using partial least square (PLS) regression method. Strong correlation between measured and predicted value for carbon and nitrogen were observed.