Research Advances in Underground Bamboo Shoot Detection Methods

Underground winter bamboo shoots, prized for their high nutritional value and economic significance, face harvesting challenges owing to inefficient manual methods and the lack of specialized detection technologies. This review systematically evaluates current detection approaches, including manual...

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Main Authors: Wen Li, Qiong Shao, Fan Guo, Fangyuan Bian, Huimin Yang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/5/1116
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Qiong Shao
Fan Guo
Fangyuan Bian
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description Underground winter bamboo shoots, prized for their high nutritional value and economic significance, face harvesting challenges owing to inefficient manual methods and the lack of specialized detection technologies. This review systematically evaluates current detection approaches, including manual harvesting, microwave detection, resistivity methods, and biomimetic techniques. While manual methods remain dominant, they suffer from labor shortages, low efficiency, and high damage rates. Microwave-based technologies demonstrate high accuracy and good depths but are hindered by high costs and soil moisture interference. Resistivity methods show feasibility in controlled environments but struggle with field complexity and low resolution. Biomimetic approaches, though innovative, face limitations in odor sensitivity and real-time data processing. Key challenges include heterogeneous soil conditions, performance loss, and a lack of standardized protocols. To address these, an integrated intelligent framework is proposed: (1) three-dimensional modeling via multi-sensor fusion for subsurface mapping; (2) artificial intelligence (AI)-driven harvesting robots with adaptive excavation arms and obstacle avoidance; (3) standardized cultivation systems to optimize soil conditions; (4) convolution neural network–transformer hybrid models for visual-aided radar image analysis; and (5) aeroponic AI systems for controlled growth monitoring. These advancements aim to enhance detection accuracy, reduce labor dependency, and increase yields. Future research should prioritize edge-computing solutions, cost-effective sensor networks, and cross-disciplinary collaborations to bridge technical and practical gaps. The integration of intelligent technologies is poised to transform traditional bamboo forestry into automated, sustainable “smart forest farms”, addressing global supply demands while preserving ecological integrity.
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spelling doaj-art-0444c99de6074ea7b1139b250dd656ae2025-08-20T01:56:55ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952025-04-01155111610.3390/agronomy15051116Research Advances in Underground Bamboo Shoot Detection MethodsWen Li0Qiong Shao1Fan Guo2Fangyuan Bian3Huimin Yang4China National Bamboo Research Center, Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Bamboo Forest Ecology and Resource Utilization, Hangzhou 310012, ChinaChina National Bamboo Research Center, Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Bamboo Forest Ecology and Resource Utilization, Hangzhou 310012, ChinaChina National Bamboo Research Center, Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Bamboo Forest Ecology and Resource Utilization, Hangzhou 310012, ChinaChina National Bamboo Research Center, Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Bamboo Forest Ecology and Resource Utilization, Hangzhou 310012, ChinaChina National Bamboo Research Center, Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Bamboo Forest Ecology and Resource Utilization, Hangzhou 310012, ChinaUnderground winter bamboo shoots, prized for their high nutritional value and economic significance, face harvesting challenges owing to inefficient manual methods and the lack of specialized detection technologies. This review systematically evaluates current detection approaches, including manual harvesting, microwave detection, resistivity methods, and biomimetic techniques. While manual methods remain dominant, they suffer from labor shortages, low efficiency, and high damage rates. Microwave-based technologies demonstrate high accuracy and good depths but are hindered by high costs and soil moisture interference. Resistivity methods show feasibility in controlled environments but struggle with field complexity and low resolution. Biomimetic approaches, though innovative, face limitations in odor sensitivity and real-time data processing. Key challenges include heterogeneous soil conditions, performance loss, and a lack of standardized protocols. To address these, an integrated intelligent framework is proposed: (1) three-dimensional modeling via multi-sensor fusion for subsurface mapping; (2) artificial intelligence (AI)-driven harvesting robots with adaptive excavation arms and obstacle avoidance; (3) standardized cultivation systems to optimize soil conditions; (4) convolution neural network–transformer hybrid models for visual-aided radar image analysis; and (5) aeroponic AI systems for controlled growth monitoring. These advancements aim to enhance detection accuracy, reduce labor dependency, and increase yields. Future research should prioritize edge-computing solutions, cost-effective sensor networks, and cross-disciplinary collaborations to bridge technical and practical gaps. The integration of intelligent technologies is poised to transform traditional bamboo forestry into automated, sustainable “smart forest farms”, addressing global supply demands while preserving ecological integrity.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/5/1116underground bamboo shootsdetection technologyartificial intelligenceintelligent harvestingmicrowave detection
spellingShingle Wen Li
Qiong Shao
Fan Guo
Fangyuan Bian
Huimin Yang
Research Advances in Underground Bamboo Shoot Detection Methods
Agronomy
underground bamboo shoots
detection technology
artificial intelligence
intelligent harvesting
microwave detection
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title_full Research Advances in Underground Bamboo Shoot Detection Methods
title_fullStr Research Advances in Underground Bamboo Shoot Detection Methods
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title_short Research Advances in Underground Bamboo Shoot Detection Methods
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topic underground bamboo shoots
detection technology
artificial intelligence
intelligent harvesting
microwave detection
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