Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Agriculture Faculty of Ege University, cilt.62, sa.3, ss.381-390, 2025 (Scopus)
Objective: This study aims to selected physico-mechanical properties of the Office 2 (white) poppy plant, which is widely produced in Türkiye. Material and Methods: Dimensional and mass measurements of poppy capsule were made with digital devices and moisture content was determined by oven drying method. Critical velocity was determined by the aspiration method, while shearing forces of the stem and breaking forces of the capsule were measured by the mechanical test device. Results: The average height of the capsule was 37.58 mm; the width was 37.52 mm; the mass was 6.14 g; the volume was 360.06 mm³; the critical velocity was 9.87 m/s; and the shell ratio was 43.93%. The shear force of the stem was 35-129 N and the capsule breaking force was 199.32 N vertically and 132.68 N horizontally. Conclusion: The findings provide a scientific basis for the development of mechanised harvesting processes for poppy crops.