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A Comprehensive Study of Pineapple Cultivation: Morphology, Harvesting Challenges, and Mechanization Innovations

Mayanglambam Aarbindro Singh
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Satish Devram Lande
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Indra Mani Mishra
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Jai Prakash
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Tapan Kumar Kumar Khura
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Susheel Kumar Sarkar
Version 1 : Received: 7 October 2022 / Approved: 10 October 2022 / Online: 10 October 2022 (10:18:36 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 22 March 2024 / Approved: 25 March 2024 / Online: 25 March 2024 (08:38:55 CET)

How to cite: Singh, M.A.; Lande, S.D.; Mishra, I.M.; Prakash, J.; Khura, T.K.K.; Sarkar, S.K. A Comprehensive Study of Pineapple Cultivation: Morphology, Harvesting Challenges, and Mechanization Innovations. Preprints 2022, 2022100120. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202210.0120.v2 Singh, M.A.; Lande, S.D.; Mishra, I.M.; Prakash, J.; Khura, T.K.K.; Sarkar, S.K. A Comprehensive Study of Pineapple Cultivation: Morphology, Harvesting Challenges, and Mechanization Innovations. Preprints 2022, 2022100120. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202210.0120.v2

Abstract

This review paper delves into the multifaceted aspects of pineapple cultivation, focusing on morphology studies, harvesting challenges, and mechanization efforts. Pineapple, renowned for its commercial value and unique flavor, holds a prominent position in global agriculture, with India alone producing 19.64 lakh tonnes annually. However, the hilly terrains of regions like northeastern India pose significant hurdles to traditional harvesting methods, necessitating innovative solutions. Understanding the morphology of pineapple plants is crucial for optimizing cultivation practices and designing efficient harvesting equipment. Insights from various studies shed light on leaf structure, fruit maturity, and growth patterns, providing valuable information for engineering tailored solutions. Mechanization endeavors, including semi-mechanized harvesting machines and semi-manual harvesters, demonstrate promising results in improving efficiency and reducing labor-intensive practices. Despite challenges such as increased crop losses and operational costs, continued research and development in mechanization hold the key to sustainable pineapple cultivation. This paper underscores the importance of integrating morphology studies and mechanization efforts to address the unique challenges faced by pineapple farmers, particularly in hilly terrains, and highlights the need for ongoing innovation to ensure the long-term sustainability of pineapple cultivation.

Keywords

Pineapple cultivation; Morphology; Harvesting challenges; Mechanization; Agricultural innovation; Labor efficiency; Sustainable farming; Tropical fruit; Agricultural engineering; Hilly terrain; Northeastern India 

Subject

Engineering, Other

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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