Paddy is predominantly cultivated under rainfed conditions. A series of tillage treatments, involving different combinations and passes of cultivators and rotavators, were evaluated to assess their impact on soil bulk density, moisture content, depth of cut, puddling index, weed...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95718
The performance of seed metering mechanisms in planters is strongly influenced by the physical and engineering properties of seeds, which affect seed flow, singulation and placement uniformity. This study evaluated nine crop seeds—paddy, maize, groundnut, wheat, soybean, chickpea...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74314
Greenhouse cultivation is spreading as it offers the grower a higher net yield per hectare from high quality crops as it reduces the likelihood of yield decline. The greenhouse is kept at 30-40˚ C with a relative humidity of up to 70%, which could be ideal for plant growth, but i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113350
Multiplier onion is among the four groups of onions classified by horticulturists which is propagated through bulbs. Presently onion bulb planting is done manually by planting the root portion oriented downwards as pressed into an irrigated field. Generally about 80-100 man days...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i330515
The curve blade, operational parameters and vermicompost physical properties are the key parameters come to pronouncement for breaking, churning and mixing clods condition. C, L and J curve blades was tested in the churning machine under drum condition for large, medium and small...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i164129
An investigation was conducted with the aim of examining the physical and engineering properties of okra seeds. The physical and frictional characteristics of okra seeds play a crucial role in the design of a seeder, influencing decisions regarding cell size, shape, metering disc...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i52010