Development and evaluation of a fluid drill prototype

Authors

  • Francisco Eduardo de Castro Rocha
  • José Márcio da Cruz
  • Peter John Martyn
  • Vicente Wagner Dias Casali

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1987.v22.14352

Keywords:

mechanization, sowing, lettuce, onion, mustard

Abstract

A drill prototype, for sowing small seeds (1 to 5 mm in diameter) using a non-Newtonian fluid as a seed carrying medium and also as an initial source of moisture has been developed. In evaluating the performance of the machine, seeds of lettuce, onion and mustard were mixed with the fluid at different concentrations. The equipment has allowed different seed distributions, achieving crop sowing requirements.

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How to Cite

Rocha, F. E. de C., Cruz, J. M. da, Martyn, P. J., & Casali, V. W. D. (2014). Development and evaluation of a fluid drill prototype. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 22(4), 401–409. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1987.v22.14352

Issue

v.22, n.4, abr. 1987

Section

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY