Table 3 The principal component analysis (PCA) results—a noticeable and clear difference of the spectra of viable and devitalised forms—Yes, no/poor distinction of the spectra of viable and devitalised forms—No, the distinction is only partial—Partially
Filamentous fungi | UV–Vis-NIR | NIR | |
---|---|---|---|
Alternaria alternata | Conidia | Yes | Yes |
Mycelium | Yes | No | |
Aspergillus niger | Conidia | Yes | Partially |
Mycelium | No | No | |
Cladosporium herbarum | Conidia | Yes | Yes |
Mycelium | No | Yes | |
Penicillium chrysogenum | Conidia | Yes | Yes |
Mycelium | Yes | Partially | |
Trichoderma atroviride | Conidia | Yes | Yes |
Mycelium | No | Yes |