Abstract
The state of the art equipment for harvesting valerian roots is not efficient enough. Therefore, the aim of this study is to create a method for careful lifting and successful cleaning of the roots. For that purpose, a new cleaning system "rotation" is developed and compared with two other existing systems in a field trial with regard to the parameters "root mass loss", "ingredients loss" and "cleaning intensity". No differences regarding the ingredients are found, but there are significant differences with respect to the root mass loss and the cleaning efficiency. However, taking all results into consideration, all three systems are suited for agricultural practice.
| Translated title of the contribution | Development of a method for careful lifting and cleaning of valerian roots |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 40-43 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Landtechnik |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2014 |