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Parameter optimization for selective harvesting in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) using response surface methodology

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Title Parameter optimization for selective harvesting in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) using response surface methodology
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Creator Ajay Kushwah
Rashmi Yadav
Ramineni Harsha Nag
Gopal Carpenter
Indra Mani
Hari Lal Kuswaha
Rabi Narayan Sahoo
Susheel Kumar Sarkar
Brij Bihari Sharma
Naseeb Singh
P K SHARMA
 
Subject Chain-saw cutting mechanism
Operating parameters
Response surface methodology
Selective cauliflower harvesting
 
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Manual harvesting of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is time-consuming, costly, and labour-intensive, necessitating the development of mechanized solutions. This research focuses on optimizing the operating parameters, namely the shaft angular speed and forward speed, for developing the intelligent selective harvesting prototype of cauliflower to enhance harvest success, reduce damage, and minimize cycle time. A laboratory setup was established at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during 2022–23, which consisted of a prototype harvesting unit, prototype pulling unit, and plant holding unit. The physical properties of two cauliflower varieties, Pusa Meghna, and Pusa Sharad, were measured. An experimental plan was designed to optimize the operating parameters using response surface methodology (RSM) to enhance performance. The optimized forward speed and shaft angular speed were found to be 0.62 km/h, and 0.36 rad/s, respectively. Regression models were developed to predict all responses for varieties and all prediction errors were found to be less than ±10%, indicating the reliability of the developed models. The study aimed to help in the development of an intelligent cauliflower harvester suitable for small-scale growers in India.
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Date 2024-07-30T10:59:23Z
2024-07-30T10:59:23Z
2023-08-01
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier Ajay Kushwah, PK Sharma, Rashmi Yadav, Ramineni Harsha Nag, Gopal Carpenter, Indra Mani, Hari Lal Kuswaha, Rabi Narayan Sahoo, Susheel Kumar Sarkar, Brij Bihari Sharma; Naseeb Singh. (2023). Parameter optimization for selective harvesting in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) using response surface methodology. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 93 (8): 912–918.
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/84016
 
Language English
 
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Publisher ICAR