Chaithanya Vijayan

Multi-Criteria Optimization of a Four-Bar Linkage Vibratory Mechanism for Mechanized Uprooting of Sida (Bala)

Mahantesh Ganigi, Sindhu Bhaskar, V. K. Mohammed Suhail, Chaithanya Vijayan & V. S. Roshni · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Harvesting of Sida (Bala), a medicinal crop with a deep taproot system, is mainly performed manually. This method requires considerable labour, results in low field efficiency, and often leads to root damage, particularly in compact or hard soils. To overcome these challenges, th...