This paper approaches the design problem of suitable grippers for a robotic arm to pick up horticulture products. General considerations have been pointed out and main concepts and mechanical designs have been discussed and proposed by sketches and drawings for an easy understanding of “on-field” problems and feasible solutions. Pneumatic actuation has been proposed with suitable grasp force co...

Commercial forest plantations in Chile are dominated by pine (Pinus radiata) and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). Tree bark is the main by-product of forestry industry has low value, but great potential for use as an agricultural substrate. However, direct fibers may cause plant phytotoxicity due to presence polyphenolic other compounds. This study aims evaluate physicochemical properties E. g...

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As a result of theCOVID-19 pandemic, many courses were forced online. This posed particular challenges for with laboratory or hands-on components. A group instructors at the University Minnesota and Wisconsin-Madison designed an online, asynchronous course structure teaching introductory horticulture Uniquely, described in this article, while delivered through online platform Canvas, focused on...

Uttarakhand, a state in the northern region of India which is traversed by Himalayas, grows variety horticultural crops (e.g., fruits, vegetables, spices, and flowers) experienced with large-scale horticulture production at national and/or international levels. Due to wide variation climatic conditions growing patterns, its pattern varies from harvest one province another terms range, productio...