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VOL. 7, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Revolutionizing harvesting in hilly regions: An agro-morphological study of HD-3180 wheat and Kent Oats
Authors
Sheikh Aadil Mushtaq, Sanjay Khar, Obaid Zaffar, Sherab Dolma, Zubair Khan
Abstract
Agricultural mechanization plays a pivotal role in enhancing
productivity and reducing labour intensity. The design of harvesting equipment
requires an in-depth understanding of crop-specific agro-morphological
parameters to ensure efficiency and suitability. This study focused on
analysing the agro-morphological characteristics of HD-3180 wheat and Kent oats
varieties, providing essential insights for designing various harvester
components. The parameters such as row spacing, crop-to-crop spacing, plant
height, stem diameter, tiller count, and grain yield were measured and
analysed. The wheat variety exhibited a mean plant height of 95 cm, stem
diameter of 3.5 mm, and grain yield ranging from 18 to 30 g per plant,
indicating the need for precise cutting mechanisms to handle moderate biomass
efficiently. In contrast, the oats variety showed taller plants with a mean
height of 105 cm, thicker stems averaging 4.2 mm, and higher grain yields of
30–50 g per plant, necessitating a more robust cutter bar and higher capacity
feeding systems. The findings underscore the critical role these parameters
play in optimizing cutter bar dimensions, effective field capacity, and the
overall performance of harvesters. This study is vital for designing and
developing harvesters suited to the specific agro-morphological traits of
cereal crops, improving cutting efficiency, reducing grain loss, and promoting
effective mechanization to enhance harvesting practices in hilly regions.
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Pages:88-92
How to cite this article:
Sheikh Aadil Mushtaq, Sanjay Khar, Obaid Zaffar, Sherab Dolma, Zubair Khan "Revolutionizing harvesting in hilly regions: An agro-morphological study of HD-3180 wheat and Kent Oats". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 7, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 88-92
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