<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The objective of the experiments was to study some physical properties of potato tubers, such as dimensions, weight, projected area, sliding and rolling friction properties, in order to determine the best post-harvest options. Mean values of weight, length, width, thickness and CPA were 136.69 g, 78.99 mm, 57.12 mm, 50.44 mm, and 33.12 cm2, respectively. The lowest values of the coefficients of rolling and sliding friction were obtained for sheet glass. Tuber mass was predicted based on the dimensions, projected area and volume. Linear models and nonlinear models were investigated. The results indicated that best model for predicting tuber mass was based on projected area with R2= 0.99.</abstract>

The objective of the experiments was to study some physical properties of potato tubers, such as dimensions, weight, projected area, sliding and rolling friction properties, in order to determine the best post-harvest options. Mean values of weight, length, width, thickness and CPA were 136.69 g, 78.99 mm, 57.12 mm, 50.44 mm, and 33.12 cm2, respectively. The lowest values of the coefficients of rolling and sliding friction were obtained for sheet glass. Tuber mass was predicted based on the dimensions, projected area and volume. Linear models and nonlinear models were investigated. The results indicated that best model for predicting tuber mass was based on projected area with R2= 0.99.

Physical Properties of Potato Tubers CV. Analytic Cultivated in Iran

Department of Agricultural Machinery, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

Journal of Fruit and Ornamental Plant Research

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The objective of the experiments was to study some physical properties of potato tubers, such as dimensions, weight, projected area, sliding and rolling...

Physical Properties of Potato Tubers CV. Analytic Cultivated in Iran

Published Online: Aug 12, 2011

Page range: 117 - 128

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10032-011-0010-x

Keywords
potato, mass, physical properties, friction properties, projected area

This content is open access.

Physical Properties of Potato Tubers CV. Analytic Cultivated in Iran

Published Online: Aug 12, 2011

Page range: 117 - 128

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10032-011-0010-x

Keywordspotato, mass, physical properties, friction properties, projected area

This content is open access.

Keywords
potato, mass, physical properties, friction properties, projected area