Latvian Council of Science funded Fundamental and Applied Research program project "Smart non-contact phenotyping of raspberries and Japanese quinces using machine learning methods, hyperspectral and 3D images" was implemented by the Institute of Horticulture in collaboration with the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science. The project, led by senior researcher Sarmīte Strautiņa, stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, combining horticulture and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Sarmīte emphasizes that this approach significantly increases the efficiency and accuracy of breeding new plant cultivars while providing practical solutions for agriculture in the face of climate change—a highly relevant topic today. …