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“Optical and shortwave infrared is related to colour, pigments, chemical composition etc, while microwaves are related to surface roughness and structure. For instance, a field of wheat will change colour as it matures ready for harvest, but its structure and roughness will remain the same,” he told BBC News.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60513742