Effect of Calcium Foliar Spray Technique on Mechanical Properties of Strawberries

Cieniawska, Beata; Komarnicki, Piotr; Samelski, Maciej; Barć, Marek

doi:10.3390/plants12132390

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“…The degree of coverage of the sprayed areas was determined through computer image analysis after scanning. A detailed discussion of the test rig and methodology for testing the coverage of sprayed surfaces is provided by Cieniawska et al [28].…”

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Optimisation of the Spraying Process of Strawberries under Varying Operational Conditions

Cieniawska,

Pentoś,

Komarnicki

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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Effective spraying is essential for modern agricultural production, to ensure a high-quality and abundant harvest. Simultaneously, it is crucial to minimise the negative impact of crop protection products on the environment. To achieve this, it is necessary to implement the appropriate technical and technological parameters for the treatment and to consider the conditions under which the treatment is carried out. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the speed of the sprayer, the pressure of the liquid, and the type of nozzles, as well as air temperature and wind speed, in terms of the degree of coverage of the sprayed surfaces. The degree of coverage was analysed by spraying water-sensitive papers placed on the artificial plant, positioned to obtain horizontal and vertical surfaces. The study found that standard single flat fan nozzles provided greater coverage on upper horizontal surfaces, while standard nozzles were more effective for vertical transverse approach surfaces at lower fluid pressures and travel speeds. Neural networks were used to develop models of the relationships studied. Models with high accuracy for the validation data set were obtained in the case of the coverage of the vertical transverse leaving surface and the upper level surface (R = 0.93 and R = 0.86). These models were used to determine the optimum values of the technical parameters of the spraying process under the selected weather conditions. The maximum spray coverage (41.49%) was predicted for the XR nozzle under the following conditions: pressure = 200 kPa, driving speed = 1.4 m·s−1, temperature = 21.73 °C and wind speed = 0.32 m·s−1. Based on the sensitivity analysis of the neural models it was found that the greatest effect on the coverage of the vertical transverse leaving surface was observed for temperature and the coverage of the upper level surface was mostly influenced by driving speed.

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Optimisation of the Spraying Process of Strawberries under Varying Operational Conditions

Cieniawska,

Pentoś,

Komarnicki

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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“…It differs depending on diverse influences, such as climate, agricultural practices, cultivars, maturity at the time of harvesting, and method of harvesting [5]. However, other agricultural practices, like fertilization parameters, can influence the mechanical resistance of the fruit [6,7].…”

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An Assessment of Some Mechanical Properties of Harvested Potato Tubers cv. Spunta

Almady,

Al-Hamed,

Marey

et al. 2024

Agronomy

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Mechanical properties of vegetables or crop materials play a noteworthy part in designing new related implements. These properties can be extracted from force–deformation curves. Several factors, such as soil preparation, irrigation, and pre- and post-harvest treatments influence them. The core objective of this investigation work was to analyze force–deformation curves obtained from compression, penetration, and shear tests of potatoes (Spunta cv.) produced with three tillage implements. The potatoes cv. Spunta were cultivated in loamy sand soil under the center-pivot irrigation system. The tillage implements used were a disc harrow plow, chisel plow, and moldboard plow. The trials were performed at a constant planting depth (15 cm) below the soil and a single plowing speed of 5.4 km/h. All data were expressed as an average of five replicates ± standard deviation. The force–deformation curves analysis showed that the modulus of elasticity for potatoes cv. Spunta ranged from 4.32 to 5.8 N/mm, the bioyield force ranged from 84.25 to 114.12 N, and rupture forces ranged from 100.90 to 139.78 N. Furthermore, the results showed that the average values of the elastic and plastic ranges were 3.0 and 2.1 mm, respectively. The mean value of hardness was 1671.53 N·mm. No significant differences were observed with respect to the two planting seasons, but tillage implements had a significant impact on the characteristics extracted from the compression tests. The mean of the maximum forces required to penetrate the potato during the penetration stage were 41.24 N, 44.86 N, and 47.16 N for potatoes produced with the disc harrow plow, chisel plow, and moldboard plow, respectively. Similarly, the means of the maximum forces required to cut the potato in the shear stage were 724.38 N, 761 N, and 773.43 N for the disc harrow plow, chisel plow, and moldboard plow, respectively. The force–deformation curves showed that additional information might be required to obtain a complete description of the potato quality necessary to harvest potatoes cv. Spunta using harvesting and handling equipment with reduced economic loss. An extensive study of the soil characteristics and the above-mentioned properties is also recommended. The results obtained about the mechanical characteristics of potatoes cv. Spunta can be useful in providing information that aids in designing potato harvesting machines and in potato products factories.

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Impact of Preharvest Foliar Application of Calcium Ascorbate on Quality, Health Promoting Phytochemicals and Postharvest Life of Thompson Seedless Table Grape

Wang,

Zhang,

et al. 2024

J Plant Growth Regul

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Effect of Calcium Foliar Spray Technique on Mechanical Properties of Strawberries

Cited by 3 publications

References 46 publications

Optimisation of the Spraying Process of Strawberries under Varying Operational Conditions

Optimisation of the Spraying Process of Strawberries under Varying Operational Conditions

An Assessment of Some Mechanical Properties of Harvested Potato Tubers cv. Spunta

Impact of Preharvest Foliar Application of Calcium Ascorbate on Quality, Health Promoting Phytochemicals and Postharvest Life of Thompson Seedless Table Grape

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