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Determination of Physico-Mechanical Properties of Sage (Salvia officinalis l.) at Different Moisture Contents
Abstract
Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) is widely produced in our country which is located in the
aromatic medicinal plants. Sage mechanization applications is not enough. Physico-mechanical
properties of plants must be known to increase these applications. In this study, leaf and stalk
dimensions, projection area, picking force, leaf-to-stalk ratio, and essential oil content of sage were
determined at three different moisture contents: 8.4%, 11.5%, and 16.2% (d.b). These properties are
important features for the development of threshing and separating units of sage. Most parameters
increased with increasing moisture content. The essential oil content of sage decreased with increasing
moisture content. Moisture content had a significant effect on the physical and mechanical properties
of sage. Flower picking force of sage changed between 4.3 and 6.5 N.
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Turkish
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Publication Date
June 1, 2015
Submission Date
June 1, 2015
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Year 2015 Volume: 10 Number: 1