Evidence map›Paper›PMID 41660104›Full record

ArticlePeerJ2026

Development and optimization of mathematical models for uniform seed placement in precision black cumin seeding under laboratory conditions.

Gulin Turkusay, Arzu Yazgi

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Gulin TurkusayDept. of Agricultural Engineering and Technologies/Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
Arzu YazgiDept. of Agricultural Engineering and Technologies/Faculty of Agriculture, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.

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Abstract

Objectives: The objective of the study was to quantify seed flow consistency and in-row spacing accuracy when using a conveyor belt-style metering device under varying operational parameters, to develop mathematical models, and to optimize the uniformity of seed placement for black cumin seeding. Methods: Seed flow properties and the uniformity of in-row seed distribution uniformity were evaluated through weighing tests and sticky belt methods, respectively. The uniformity of the flow was assessed using coefficient of variation (CV) values, while the in-row seed distribution uniformity was evaluated by using the variation factor (V Results: The polynomial functions were developed and the V Conclusions: The results of the experiments also revealed that the conveyor belt metering unit could be used for the seeding process of black cumin seeds with great success, without encountering significant problems. The comparison of

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Models, TheoreticalNigella sativaSeedsFlow accuracyMedicinal and aromatic plantsMetering deviceMicrogranular applicatorResponse surface methodology

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PMID41660104
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