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Research on Biomechanical Properties of Laver (Porphyra yezoensis Ueda) for Mechanical Harvesting and Postharvest Transportation

AgriEngineering, 2022
This paper investigates the effect of origin, harvest times and loading rates on the biomechanical properties of laver, aiming to develop laver harvesting and postharvest transportation equipment.
Wei Lu, Xiuchen Li, Guochen Zhang, Jiahong Tang, Shang Ni, Hanbing Zhang, Qian Zhang, Yilin Zhai, Gang Mu   +8 more
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An optimized tuned mass damper/harvester device [PDF]

, 2014
Much work has been conducted on vibration absorbers, such as tuned mass dampers (TMD), where significant energy is extracted from a structure. Traditionally, this energy is dissipated through the devices as heat.
Burrow, Steve G, Cammarano, Andrea, Clare, Lindsay R, Gonzalez-Buelga, Alicia, Inman, Daniel J, Neild, Simon A   +5 more
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Influence of harvest method on the quality and storage of highbush blueberry

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2022
Blueberry quality is one of the most important elements that needs to be evaluated when automatisation processes, such as harvest automation, occur along the supply chain.
L. Brondino, R. Briano, S. Massaglia, N.R. Giuggioli   +3 more
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Green Olive Browning Differ Between Cultivars

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2019
Currently, table olives, unlike oil olives, are harvested manually. Shortage of manpower and increasing labor costs are the main incentives to mechanizing the harvesting of table olives. One of the major limiting factors in adopting mechanical harvest of
Shiri Goldental-Cohen, Iris Biton, Yair Many, Sivan Ben-Sason, Hanita Zemach, Benjamin Avidan, Giora Ben-Ari   +6 more
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Evaluasi pasca panen, cacat mutu dan atribut kimia (kafein, asam klorogenat) kopi robusta Lampung Barat (studi kasus gapoktan di Lampung Barat)[Identification of post-harvest, quality defects, and chemical characteristics (caffeine, chlorogenic acids) of West Lampung robusta coffee beans (Case Study of Gapoktan in West Lampung]

Jurnal Teknologi & Industri Hasil Pertanian, 2022
Post-harvest Robusta coffee conducted by local farmers in West Lampung consisted of two post-harvest processes: dry processing (natural, honey) and wet processing (full wash).
Analianasari Analianasari, Eko Kenali Win, Dayang Berliana, Meinilwita Yulia, Shintawati Shintawati   +4 more
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Comparison of Diquat, Glufosinate, and Saflufenacil for Desiccation of ‘Dark Red Norland’ Potato

HortTechnology, 2019
Chemical desiccants are commonly used to regulate tuber size, strengthen skin, and facilitate harvest for potato (Solanum tuberosum) production. Glufosinate is labeled for potato vine desiccation; however, limited data are available.
J. Harrison Ferebee IV , Charles W. Cahoon , Michael L. Flessner, David B. Langston, Ramon Arancibia, Thomas E. Hines , Hunter B. Blake, M. Carter Askew   +7 more
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Addressing potential sources of variation in several non-destructive techniques for measuring firmness in apples [PDF]

, 2009
Measurements of firmness have traditionally been carried out according to the Magness Taylor (MT) procedure; using a texture analyser or penetrometer in reference texture tests.
Bourne, C. Valero, Chen, D. Molina-Delgado, De Baerdemaeker, De Belie, De Ketelaere, De Smedt, Delwiche, Delwiche, Diezma, Diezma, Diezma-Iglesias, Diezma-Iglesias, García, Golding, Gómez, Herppich, Hertog, I. Recasens, Jaren, Johnston, Landahl, Landahl, Lewicki, M. Ruiz-Altisent, Mohsenin, Molina-Delgado, Nicolaï, Ortiz, P. Barreiro, Roth, S. Alegre, Shmulevich, Shmulevich, Steinmetz, Valente, Valero, Valero, Zude   +39 more
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Harvest Aids Applied at Appropriate Time Could Reduce the Damage to Cotton Yield and Fiber Quality

Agronomy, 2023
The application of harvest aids is an important prerequisite for the mechanical harvesting of cotton that can effectively reduce the impurity content and improve the picking rate and operating efficiency of machine-picked cotton. However, determining the
Qipeng Zhang, Yuanyuan Sun, Dan Luo, Peisong Li, Taofen Liu, Dao Xiang, Yali Zhang, Mingfeng Yang, Ling Gou, Jingshan Tian, Wangfeng Zhang   +10 more
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Data used as an indicator of mechanical olive harvest season [PDF]

, 2015
When and how harvest olives are among the most important issues to improve quality and quantity to ensure the best net return to growers. Trunk shakers are commonly used in mechanical harvesting to detach olives.
Almeida, Arlindo, Fernandes-Silva, Anabela, Figueiredo, Tomás de   +2 more
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Friction characteristics of mechanically exfoliated and CVD-grown single-layer MoS2

Friction, 2017
In this work, the friction characteristics of single-layer MoS2 prepared with chemical vapor deposition (CVD) at three different temperatures were quantitatively investigated and compared to those of single-layer MoS2 prepared using mechanical ...
Dinh Le Cao Ky, Bien-Cuong Tran Khac, Chinh Tam Le, Yong Soo Kim, Koo-Hyun Chung   +4 more
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