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Development of prune harvester: New pickup principle improves machine designed to harvest French prunes from ground after removal from tree by shaking

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R. B. Fridley, University of California
P. A. Adrian, University of California

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California Agriculture 12(9):3-11.

Published September 01, 1958

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A basic analysis of various pickup principles applied in the construction of prune harvesters was made during the spring of 1957 to develop—if possible—a gentle method of fruit pickup which would simulate hand picking and give a positive pickup without disturbing the soil surface.

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The above progress report is based on Research Project No. 1717.

Development of prune harvester: New pickup principle improves machine designed to harvest French prunes from ground after removal from tree by shaking

R. B. Fridley, P. A. Adrian
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Development of prune harvester: New pickup principle improves machine designed to harvest French prunes from ground after removal from tree by shaking

California Agriculture > Volume 12 > Number 9  > research article 

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< Previous | Table of Contents | Next >

Share using any of the popular social networks Share by sending an email Print article
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Authors

R. B. Fridley, University of California
P. A. Adrian, University of California

Publication Information

California Agriculture 12(9):3-11.

Published September 01, 1958

PDF  |  Citation  |  Permissions

Author Affiliations show

Abstract

A basic analysis of various pickup principles applied in the construction of prune harvesters was made during the spring of 1957 to develop—if possible—a gentle method of fruit pickup which would simulate hand picking and give a positive pickup without disturbing the soil surface.

Full text

Full text is available in PDF.

Author notes

The above progress report is based on Research Project No. 1717.

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