COTTON MECHANISATION IN INDIA AND ACROSS GLOBE: A REVIEW

Authors

  • Aniket S Deshmukh PG Student (M.Tech CAD-CAM), School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India
  • Dr. Akash Mohanty Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India

Keywords:

Cotton Picker, Mechanization, Defoliation, Cotton Boll, Cotton Stripper, Spindle

Abstract

Cotton Harvesters has proven to be a promising approach for cotton harvesting in India and developing countries.
However challenges still remain in its implementation in India though considerable progress has been made in recent
years. Developed countries have 100% mechanized cotton picking. With increasing labor charges and its unavailability,
mechanization has gained pace in Indian agriculture sector. This review paper provides an overview of cotton harvesters
and its various types. It also covers the anatomy of cotton plant, production, and its importance in Indian economy.
Indian cropping pattern are studied in detail and various mechanism discussed and their pros and cons are evaluated in
this paper.

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Published

2016-01-25

How to Cite

Aniket S Deshmukh, & Dr. Akash Mohanty. (2016). COTTON MECHANISATION IN INDIA AND ACROSS GLOBE: A REVIEW. International Journal of Advance Research in Engineering, Science & Technology, 3(1), 66–74. Retrieved from https://ijarest.org/index.php/ijarest/article/view/382

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2016): Volume: 03, Issue: 01 - January, 2016.

Section

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