Some physical properties of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) seeds and kernels

A noteworthy member of the Cucurbitaceae family, bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is a slender, vine-like annual summer vegetable. Despite health promoting features, it among neglected vegetables in terms both production values and scientific studies. The current study was aimed to assess some physico-mechanical properties seeds kernels viz., sizes, geometric shapes, angle repose, densities, 1000-seed kernel weight and, coefficient friction on several surfaces (aluminum, chrome, iron, plastic, rubber, cardboard, glass MDF wooden panel) order determine important parameters design seed sowing machines materials be used storage their design, screening/separation/classification processes processing into commercial product. It has been observed that have similar geometrical with melon, watermelon, squash cucumber from family. While closer were length width, determined thicker. lengths, widths, thicknesses these seeds/kernels moisture content 16% (w.b.) according wet base found 14.176/11.517, 7.562/5.922, 4.076/2.815 mm, respectively. thousand grain true density 28.467/26.982°, 202.931/118.359 g 0.919/1.659 g/cm3 Obtained results most likely can serve grown large amounts different part world where climate suitable for growing.