Drying via solar energy is an environmentally friendly and inexpensive process. For
controlled and bulk level drying, a greenhouse solar dryer is the most suitable controlled …

The drying process is generally carried out by burning wood and fossil fuels. However, this
method is expensive and may damage the environment which has an adverse impact on …

Solar drying, an eco-friendly and sustainable approach harnesses solar radiations to
remove moisture from a drying commodity, thereby preventing its spoilage and extending …

The objective of this study is to find an optimized thin-layer mathematical model suitable for
drying kinetics of turmeric. Turmeric has a high moisture content which necessitates effective …

Using the solar thermal system in the agricultural area to conserve fruits and vegetables has
shown to be a practical and economically feasible approach. In this research paper, the …

Postharvest loss of vegetables and fruits is higher in develo** countries due to the lack of
post-processing equipment. Although the production of ginger and turmeric is high in Nepal …

Drying kinetics of turmeric rhizomes (finger and mother rhizomes) was investigated by two
drying methods namely direct sun drying and solar greenhouse drying with two different …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is an ancient spice and a traditional remedy that has been
used as a medicine, a spice, and as a dye. It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant …

Turmeric is an important commercial spice crop grown in India and it is named as" Indian
saffron". Turmeric is grown in tropical countries like India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Chile, Peru, El …

Proper drying of turmeric rhizomes is very important for the quality of final product. Therefore,
studies were undertaken to examine the effect of different methods of drying on the physico …