The advancement of computer science has encouraged engineers and researchers to use
simulation techniques for the design and evaluation of agricultural machinery and food …

Understanding the mechanical properties of kiwifruit is of great significance for its
harvesting, postharvest processing, and the design and improvement of related equipment …

Fruits are susceptible to various forms of mechanical damage after harvesting. Compression-
induced bruising is the most common damage incurred, and it crucial to mitigate this for …

Apples are highly nutritious, however, their thin peel and high crispness make them
susceptible to various forms of damage during harvesting, transportation, storage, and …

Postharvest handling tasks include fruit grading and minimizing loss. Fruits are often
packaged into grades based on size and mass for uniformity and proper handling. Losses …

Persimmon is a soft fruit, which is why it is one of the horticultural products most prone to
mechanical damage throughout the cold chain. Understanding the impact of this damage on …

The mechanical damage of olive caused by harvesting machines is one of the main reasons
for the quality reduction of produced olive oil. The hand‐held rotary harvester (RH) is a …

Texture is an important indication of the quality of food products, and the analysis of texture
involves the measurement of their response when subjected to mechanical forces, such as …