Development and Evaluation of a Mechanized Destalking System for Dry Chilli Processing
Srinivas G., Geeta, H. P., Nagaraja G., Shoba Hugar & Kiran Nagajjanavar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026
India is the leading global producer, consumer, and exporter of chilli (Capsicum annuum), yet the destalking of dry chilli remains a labor-intensive and health-hazardous operation. Manual removal of the calyx and stalk increases labor costs, exposes workers to respiratory ailment...