Study on the Mechanism of Rootstock Damage during Clamping in Watermelon Grafting

Study on the Mechanism of Rootstock Damage during Clamping in Watermelon Grafting

Rootstock has a soft tissue that should be held carefully to avoid mechanical damage. Holding the rootstock stem is a significant factor in the grafting process, with direct consequences on the survival rate of grafting. To analyze the damage mechanism of clamping rootstock, a finite element model o...

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Main Authors: Kang Wu, Jianzhong Lou, Chen Li, Wei Luo, Congcong Li, Jianping Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
clamping rootstock
damage mechanism
FEM
clamping velocity
silicone rubber thickness
contact force
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/7/617

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