Prediction of dry matter content of recently harvested 'Hass' avocado fruits using hyperspectral imaging.

Background: 'Hass' avocado consumption is increasing due to its organoleptic properties, so it is necessary to develop new technologies to guarantee export quality. Avocado fruits do not ripen on the tree, and the visual classification of its maturity is not accurate. The most commonly used fruit maturity indicator is the percentage of dry matter (DM).