Mechanical and biological evaluation of two fresh pepper varieties.

ABSTRACT: The operation of roller-type pepper harvesters involves striking and pulling the peppers, which may result in incomplete detachment from their stems or cause surface damage or breakage of the peppers. The quality of the harvested peppers is directly influenced by the forces applied during striking and pulling. Therefore, the physical and mechanical properties of peppers are crucial for determining the structural and dynamic parameters of the screw rollers. This study selected Round peppers and the 'Bo 15' line pepper as experimental subjects. Growth parameters such as main stem diameter and fruit diameter were measured. And mechanical properties including tensile, bending, compressive, and shear strength were tested. Results showed that: two pepper varieties had a moisture content of 90% ±

SUBMITTER: Zhang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999842 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature