A Virtual Reality Technology-Based Method for the Study of the Working Process of a Blueberry Harvester's Picking Reel

Rosana G. Moreira, Editor-in-Chief; Texas A&M UniversityThis is a paper from International Commission of Agricultural Engineering (CIGR, Commission Internationale du Genie Rural) E-Journal Volume 9 (2007): A Virtual Reality Technology-Based Method for the Study of the Working Process of a Blueberry Harvester's Picking Reel. Manuscript IT 07 001. Vol. IX. June, 2007

A Method of Virtual Reality for Creating a Disk-Ridging Tool

Rosana G. Moreira, Editor-in-Chief; Texas A&M UniversityThis is a paper from International Commission of Agricultural Engineering (CIGR, Commission Internationale du Genie Rural) E-Journal Volume 8 (2006): A Method of Virtual Reality for Creating a Disk-Ridging Tool. Manuscript PM 05 008.Vol. VIII. January, 2006

CIGR E-Journal Volume 8

Rosana G. Moreira, Editor-in-Chief; Texas A&M UniversityThis is Volume8 (2006) of the International Commission of Agricultural Engineering (CIGR, Commission Internationale du Genie Rural) E-Journal: Peer Reviewed Original Research Articles: 1.) P. Tassinari and D. Torreggiani. (BC 05 009 Tassinari final 27Dec2005.pdf) Visual Impact Assessment Methodologies for Rural Building Design. Manuscript BC 05 009. Vol. VIII. January, 2006. 2.) S. Das and V. Tewari. (FP 05 010 Das final 1Jan2006.pdf) Mechanization of Tea Leaf Handling in Trough Withering System. Manuscript FP 05 010. Vol. VIII. January, 2006. 3.) S. Das. (FP 05 012 Das final 1Jan2006.pdf) Further Increasing the Capacity of Tea Leaf Withering Troughs. Manuscript FP 05 012. Vol. VIII. January, 2006. 4.) N. Cao Don, N. Thi Minh Hang, H. Araki, H. Yamanishi, and K. Koga. (LW 05 003 Don final 14Dec2005.pdf) Effect of Groundwater Pumping on Saltwater Intrusion in a Coastal Plain. Manuscript LW 05 003. Vol. VIII. January, 2006. 5.) M. Heinloo and J. Olt. (PM 05 008 Heinloo final 17June2006.pdf) A Method of Virtual Reality for Creating a Disk-Ridging Tool. Manuscript PM 05 008.Vol. VIII. January, 2006. 6.) Harmanto, H. Tantau, and V. Salokhe. (BC 05 017 Tantau final 19Jan2006.pdf) Influence of Insect Screens with Different Mesh Sizes on Ventilation Rate and Microclimate of Greenhouses in the Humid tropics. Manuscript BC 05 017. Vol. VIII. January, 2006. 7.) B. Alabadan, C. Njoko and M. Yusuf. (BC 05 012 Alabadan final 1Feb2006.pdf) The Potentials of Groundnut Shell Ash as Concrete Admixture. Manuscript BC 05 012. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 8.) B. Alabadan. (BC 05 013 Alabadan final 1Feb2006.pdf) Evaluation of Wooden Silo during Storage of Maize (Zea mays) in Humid Tropical Climate. Manuscript BC 05 013. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 9.) M. Jakob and M. Geyer. (MES 05 005 Jakob final 13Feb2006.pdf) The Influence of Machine Speed on Human Work Performance for Simple and Highly Repetitive Work Processes: A pilot study. Manuscript MES 05 005. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 10.) E. Admassu Shimelis, M. Meaza, and S. Rakshit. (FP 05 015 Admassu final 24Feb2006.pdf) Physico-chemical Properties, Pasting Behavior and Functional Characteristics of Flours and Starches from Improved Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties Grown in East Africa. Manuscript FP 05 015. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 11.) V. Chaudhary, S. Sharma, D. Pandey, and B. Gangwar. (EE 05 008 Chaudhary final 21Feb2006.pdf) Energy Assessment of Different Weed Management Practices for Rice-Wheat Cropping System in India. Manuscript EE 05 008. Vol.VIII. February, 2006. 12.) C. Terzoudi, J. Mitsios, D. Pateras, and T. Gemtos. (LW 05 006 Terzudi final 31Jan2006.pdf) Interrill Soil Erosion as Affected by Tillage Methods under Cotton in Greece. Manuscript LW 05 006. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 13.) M. Fadel, L. Kurmestegy, M. Rashed, and Z. Rashed. (FP 05 005 Fadel final 26Dec2005.pdf) Fruit Color Properties of Different Cultivars of Dates (Phoenix dactylifera, L.). Manuscript FP 05 005. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 14.) H. Haapala, L. Pesonen, and P. Nurkka. (MES 05 001 Haapala final 13March2006.pdf) Usability as a Challenge in Precision Agriculture - Case Study: an ISOBUS VT. Manuscript MES 05 001. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 15.) A. Bamgboye and S. Jekayinfa. (EE 05 013 Bamgboye final 28Feb2006.pdf) Energy Consumption Pattern in Palm Kernel Oil Processing Operations. Manuscript EE 05 013. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 16.) J. Adinarayana, M. Laurenson, and S. Ninomiya. (IT 05 005 Adinarayana final 5March2006.pdf) Web-based Decision Support System for Rural Land Use Planning-WebLUP-a Prototype. Manuscript IT 05 005. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 17.) M. Khoshtaghaza and R. Mehdizadeh. (FP 05 007 Khoshtaghazga final 5March2006.pdf) Aerodynamic Properties of Wheat Kernel and Straw Materials. Manuscript FP 05 007. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 18.) M. Perissinotto, D. Moura, S. Matarazzo, A. Mendes, and I. Naas. (BC 05 016 Mendes final 8March2006.pdf) Behavior of Dairy Cows Housed in Environmentally Controlled Freestall. Manuscript BC 05 016. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 19.) N. Kumari, G. Tiwari, and M. Sodha. (EE 05 014 Tiwari final 9March2006.pdf) Periodic Analysis of Solarium-cum-Greenhouse. Manuscript EE 05 014. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 20.) H. Igbadun, H. Mahoo, A. Tarimo, and B. Salim. (LW 05 008 Igbadun final 22March2006.pdf) Performance of Two Temperature-Based Reference Evapotranspiration Models in the Mkoji Sub-Catchment in Tanzania. Manuscript LW 05 008. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 21.) P. Tassinari. (MES 05 006 Tassinari final 22March2006.pdf) A Methodological Contribution to Landscape Design and Development. Manuscript MES 05 006. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 22.) E. Beshada, M. Bux, and T. Waldenmaier. (FP 06 002 Bux final 22March2006.pdf) Design and Optimization of a Photovoltaic Powered Grain Mill. Manuscript EE 06 002. Vol. VIII. April, 2006. 23.) W. Reimann. (FP 06 003 Reimann final 22March2006.pdf) Downstreaming of Lactic Acid from Hydrolysate of Rye after Fermentation. Manuscript FP 06 003. Vol. VIII. April, 2006. 24.) S. Jekayinfa. (EE 06 001 Jekayinfa final corrected 10May2006.pdf) Energy Consumption Pattern of Selected Mechanized Farms in Southwestern Nigeria. Manuscript EE 06 001. Vol. VIII. April, 2006. 25.) D. Bera, D. Lahiri, A. Leonardis, K. De, and A. Nag. (FP 06 005 Nag final 23March2006.pdf) A Novel Azeotropic Mixture for Solvent Extraction of Edible Oils. Manuscript FP 06 005. Vol. VIII. April, 2006 26.) X. Lei, N. Sugiura, and T. Maekawa. (LW 05 009 Maekawa final 8April2006.pdf) The Effect of Operating Method and Configuration of Soil Trench System on NH3-N and NO3-N Nitrogen Removal: Computer Simulation Results. Manuscript LW 05 009. Vol. VIII. April, 2006. 27.) N. Tadesse. (LW 05 010 Tadasse final 16April2006.pdf) Surface Waters Potential of the Hantebet Basin, Tigray, Norhtern Ethiopia. Manuscript LW 05 010. Vol. VIII. April, 2006. 28.) S. Hess. (MES 05 003 Hess final 29April2006.pdf) The Demand for Seasonal Farm Labor from Central- and Eastern European Countries in German Agriculture. Manuscript MES 05 003. Vol. VIII. April, 2006. 29.) A. Jain. (EE 05 012 Jain final 10May2006.pdf) Design Parameters for a Rice Husk Throatless Gasifier Reactor. Manuscript EE 05 012. Vol. VIII. May, 2006. 30.) G. Tiwari, B. Sarkar, and L. Ghosh. (FP 05 019 Tiwari final 10May2006.pdf) Observation of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Fry-Fingerlings Rearing in a Greenhouse during Winter Period. Manuscript FP 05 019. Vol. VIII. May, 2006. 31.) H. Chepete and R. Tsheko. (BC 06 001 Chepete final 17June2006.pdf) Hot and Cold Weather Heat Load Dynamics of Uninsulated Broiler House in Botswana. Manuscript BC 06 001. Vol. VIII. May, 2006. 32.) G. Pacucci, C. Troccoli, and B. Leoni. (LW 04 005 Pacucci final 25May2006.pdf) Effect of Supplementary Irrigation on Yield of Chickpea Genotypes in a Mediterranean Climate. Manuscript LW 04 005. Vol. VIII. May, 2006. 33.) J. Liu and R. L. Kushwaha. (PM 06 008 Kushwaha final 30May2006.pdf) Modeling of Soil Profile Produced by a Single Sweep Tool. Manuscript PM 06 008. Vol. VIII. May, 2006. 34.) S. Jekayinfa. (FP 06 010 Jekayinfa final 17June2006.pdf) Effect of Airflow Rate, Moisture Content and Pressure Drop on the Airflow Resistance of Locust Bean Seed. Manuscript BC 04 008. Vol. VIII. May, 2006. 35.) E. Lucas, A. Olorunnisola, and N. Adewole. (BC 05 010 Olorunnisola final 17June2006.pdf) Preliminary Evaluation of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Tree Branches for Truss Fabrication in Nigeria. Manuscript BC 05 010. Vol. VIII. May, 2006. 36.) Y. Makino, M. Kawahashi, S. Kuroki, T. Shinmura, Y. Kawagoe, and S. Oshita. (FP 05 018 Makino final 17June2006.pdf) Respiratory Depression of Shredded Cabbage Using Xenon at Atmospheric Pressure. Manuscript BC 05 018. Vol. VIII. June, 2006. 37.) X. Lei, S. Shimada, K. Intabon, and T. Maekawa. (EE 06 002 Lei-Maekawa final 9June2006.pdf) Pretreatment of Methane Fermentation Effluent by Physico-chemical Processes before applied to Soil Trench System. Manuscript EE 06 002. Vol. VIII. June, 2006. 38.) M. Diamantopoulou. (IT 06 002 Diamantopoulou final 4July2006.pdf) Tree-Bole Volume Estimation on Standing Pine Trees Using Cascade Correlation Artificial Neural Network Models. Manuscript IT 06 008. Vol. VIII. June, 2006. 39.) V. Chaudhary, B. Gangwar, and D. Pandey. (EE 05 001 Chaudhary final 28June2006.pdf) Auditing of Energy Use of Different Cropping Systems in India. Manuscript EE 05 001. Vol. VIII. June, 2006. 40.) R. Tangwongkit, V. Salokhe, and H. Jayasuriya. (PM 06 009 Salokhe final 21June2006.pdf) Development of a Real-time, Variable Rate Herbicide Applicator Using Machine Vision for Between-row Weeding of Sugarcane Fields. Manuscript PM 06 009. Vol. VIII. June, 2006. 41.) P. Soni and V. Salokhe. (PM 06 010 Salokhe final 26June2006.pdf) Theoretical Analysis of Microscopic Forces at Soil-tool Interface: A Review. Manuscript PM 06 010. Vol. VIII. June, 2006. 42.) T. Bhattacharya, R. Chandra, and T. Mishra. (EE 04 002 Bhattacharya final 21June2006.pdf) Performance Characteristics of a Stationary Constant Speed Compression Ignition Engine on Alcohol-Diesel Microemulsions. Manuscript EE 04 002. Vol. VIII. June, 2006. 43.) W. Graham, I. Pishiria, and O. Ojo. (LW 06 002 Ojo final 2Aug2006.pdf) Monitoring of Groundwater Quality for Small-scale Irrigation: Case Studies in the Southwest Sokoto-Rima Basin, Nigeria. Manuscript LW 06 002. Vol. VIII. June, 2006. 44.) T. Olayanju, R. Akinoso, and M. Oresanya. (FP 06 008 Olayanju final 7July2006.pdf) Effect of Wormshaft Speed, Moisture Content and Variety on Oil Recovery from Expelled Beniseed. Manuscript FP 06 008. Vol. VIII. July, 2006. 45.) A. Bamgboye and A. Mofolasayo. (PM 06 002 Bamgboye final 6July2006.pdf) Performance Evaluation of a Two-Row Okra Planter. Manuscript PM 06 002. Vol. VIII. July, 2006. 46.) G. Munoz-Hernandez, J. Dominguez-Dominguez, and O. Alvarado-Mancilla. (PM 06 015 Alvarado final 2Aug2006.pdf) An Easy Laboratory Method for Optimizing the Parameters for the Mechanical Densification Process: An Evaluation with an Extruder. Manuscript PM 06 015. Vol. VIII. July, 2006. 47.) B. Adewumi, A. Ogunlowo, and C. Ademosun. (FP 06 007 Adewumi final parts 1and 2 combined 20July2006.pdf) Investigating Particle Trajectory as a Parameter for Selecting the Dimensions of a Cross Flow Grain Classifier. Manuscript FP 06 007. Vol. VIII. July, 2006. 48.) K. Simonyan, Y. Yiljep, and O. Mudiare. (PM 06 012 Simonyan final 7Aug2006.pdf) Modeling the Grain Cleaning Process of a Stationary Sorghum Thresher. Manuscript PM 06 012. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 49.) G. Gustafsson and E. von Wachenfelt. (BC 05 018 Gustafsson near final 14Aug2006.pdf) Airborne Dust Control Measures for Measures against Airborne Dust in a Floor Housing System for Laying Hens. Manuscript BC 05 018. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 50.) A. Tortora, R. Capobianco, and P. Picuno. (BC 06 003 Picuno final 8Aug2006.pdf) Historical Cartography and GIS for the Analysis of Carbon Balance in Rural Environment: a Study Case in Southern Italy. Manuscript BC 06 003. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 51.) R. Medjo, M. Mpele, M. Doumtsop, L. Minsili, and A. Wouatong. (BC 06 007 Medjo final 11Aug2006.pdf) Some Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Physical Characteristics of Three Types of Compressed Earth Blocks. Manuscript BC 06 007. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 52.) M. Abubakar and B. Umar. (EE 06 004 Abubakar final 11Aug2006.pdf) Comparison of Energy Use Patterns in Maiduguri and Yobe Flour Mills, Nigeria. Manuscript EE 06 004. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 53.) S. Oloko and L. Agbetoye. (PM 06 018 Agbetoye final 13Aug2006.pdf) Development and Performance Evaluation of a Melon Depodding Machine. Manuscript PM 06 018. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 54.) S. Asoegwu, S. Ohanyere, O. Kanu, and C. Iwueke. (FP 05 006 Ohanyere-Asoegwa final 14Aug2006.pdf) Physical Properties of African Oil Bean Seed (Pentaclethra macrophylla). Manuscript FP 05 006. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 55.) K. Dulal, K. Takeuchi, and H. Ishidaira. (LW 06 010 Dulal final 23Aug2006.pdf) A Framework for the Analysis of Uncertainty in the Measurement of Precipitation Data: a Case Study for Nepal. Manuscript LW 06 010. Vol. VIII. September, 2006. 56.) Y. Lan, J. Benedict, D. Ring, and W. Hoffman. (IT 06 001 Lan final 7Sept2006.pdf) Economic Analysis of Insect Control Strategies Using an Integrated Crop Ecosystem Management Model. Manuscript IT 06 001. Vol. VIII. September, 2006. 57.) R. Akinoso, J. Igbeka, T. Olayanju, and L. Bankole. (FP 05 016 Akinoso final 18Oct06.pdf) Modeling of Oil Expression from Palm Kernel (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.). Manuscript FP 05 016. Vol. VIII. October, 2006. 58.) B. Adewumi, A. Ogunlowo, and O. Ademosun. (FP 06 020 Adewumi final 8Nov2006.pdf) Preliminary Investigation on the Distribution and Spread Pattern of Cowpea in a Cross Flow Grain Separator. Manuscript FP 06 020. Vol. VIII. October, 2006. 59.) B. Adewumi and A. Fatusin. (PM 06 022 Adewumi final 1Nov2006.pdf) Design, Fabrication and Testing of an Impact-Type Hand Operated Cocoa Pod Breaker. Manuscript PM 06 022. Vol. VIII. November, 2006. 60.) H. Igbadun, H. Mahoo, A. Tarimo, and B. Salim. (LW 06 007 Igbadun revised final 13Nov2006.pdf) Irrigation Scheduling Scenarios Studies for a Maize Crop in Tanzania Using a Computer-based Simulation Model. Manuscript LW 06 007. Vol. VIII. November, 2006. 61.) G. ElMasry, E. Molto, J. Blasco, and A. ElSayed. (FP 05 013 ElMasry final 15Nov2006.pdf) Influence of Hot Water Treatment on Some Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Potato. Manuscript FP 05 013. Vol. VIII. November, 2006. 62.) A. Chamsing, V. Salokhe, and G. Singh. (EE 06 013 Salokhe final 6Nov2006.pdf) Energy Consumption Analysis for Selected Crops in Different Regions of Thailand. Manuscript EE 06 013. Vol. VIII. November, 2006. 63.) G. Tiwari, T. Das, and B. Sarkar. (FP 06 016 Sarkar-Tiwari corrected final 22Jan07.pdf) Experimental Study of Greenhouse Prawn Drying under Natural Convection. Manuscript FP 06 016. Vol. VIII. December, 2006. 64.) R. Akinoso, J. Igbeka, and T. Olayanju. (FP 06 011 Akinoso final 5Dec2006.pdf) Process Optimization of Oil Expression from Sesame Seed (Sesamum indicum Linn.). Manuscript FP 06 011. December, 2006. 65.) M. Baloch, T. Morimoto, and K. Hatou. (FP 06 018 Baloch final 7Dec2006.pdf) Postharvest Heat Stress Application to Reduce Water loss in Tomato During Storage. Manuscript FP 06 018. December, 2006. 66.) D. Nuyttens, K. Baetens, M. De Schampheleire, and B. Sonck. (PM 06 024 Nuyttens final 27Nov2006.pdf) PDPA Laser-Based Characterization of Agricultural Spray Nozzles. Manuscript PM 06 024. Vol. VIII. December, 2006. 67.) M. Muuripeal and E. Nugis. (LW 06 004 Nugis final 27Dec2006.pdf) Quick Method for Determination of Random Distributions Parameters. Manuscript LW 06 004. Vol. VIII. December, 2006. 68.) G. Mari, J. Changying, Z. Jun, and F. Bukhari. (PM 06 026 Mari Final 17Jan2007.pdf) Effect of Tillage Machinery Traffic on Soil Properties, Corn Root Development and Plant Growth. Manuscript PM 06 026. Vol. VIII. December, 2006. .... Invited Overview Articles: 1.) B. Setiawan, A. Tambunan, W. Hermawan, Desrial, and Gardjito. (Invited Overview Setiawan revised Indonesia 21Oct2005.pdf) Agricultural Engineering Education in Indonesia. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. January, 2006. 2.) B. Sivaraman, T. Burks, and J. Schueller. (Invited Overview Sivaraman 29Dec2005.pdf) Using Modern Robot Synthesis and Analysis Tools for the Design of Agricultural Manipulators. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. January, 2006. 3.) S. Irtwange. (Invited overview Irtwange(1) 27Feb2006.pdf) Application of Biological Control Agents in Pre- and Postharvest Operations. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 4.) S. Irtwange. (Invited overview Irtwange(2) 27Feb2006.pdf) Application of Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Related Technology in Postharvest Handling of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 5.) S. Irtwange. (Invited overview Irtwange(3) 27Feb2006.pdf) Hot Water treatment: A Non-Chemical Alternative in Keeping Quality During Postharvest Handling of Citrus fruits. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 6.) S. Irtwange. (Invited overview Irtwange(4) 27Feb2006.pdf) Keeping Freshness in Fresh-cut Horticultural Produce. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 7.) S. Irtwange. (Invited overview Irtwange(5) 27Feb2006.pdf) Maturity, Quality and Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. February, 2006. 8.) M. Plochl and M. Heiermann. (Invited Overview Plochl final 27Feb2006.pdf) Biogas Farming in Central and Northern Europe: A Strategy for Developing Countries? Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 9.) I. Djekic. (Invited overview Djekic 1March2006.pdf) Approach to Life Cycle Analysis of Self-Propelled Agricultural Machines. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 10.) Y. Mijinyawa and O. Kisaiku. (Invited overview Mijinyawa final 1March2006.pdf) Assessment of the Edo State of Nigeria Tractor Hiring Services. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. March, 2006. 11.) M. Eltawil, D. Samuel, and O. Singhal. (Invited Overview Eltawill 10May2006.pdf) Potato Storage Technology and Store Design Aspects. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. April, 2006. 12.) A. Failla, L. Strano, and G. Tomaselli. (Invited Overview Tomaselli final 25May2006.pdf) Innovative Building Design Criteria for the Confectionary Industry. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. May, 2006. ... The following papers and slides (No. 13-20) by Best, Riva, Heinrich, Adams, and Martensen were presented at the Club of Bologna meeting Nov 12/13, 2005. The Conclusions and Recommendations (No. 21) by Gasparetto are also presented: 13.) G. Best. (Invited Overview Bologna Best 2Aug2006.pdf) Alternative Energy Crops for Agricultural Machinery Biofuels - Focus on Biodiesel. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 14.) G. Best. (Invited Overview Bologna Best 12Nov2005 Powerpoint.pdf) Alternative Energy Crops for Agricultural Machinery Biofuels - Focus on Biodiesel. Invited Overview. PowerPoint slides. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 15.) G. Riva. (Invited Overview Bologna Riva 2Aug2006.pdf) Itilisation of Biofuels on the Farm. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 16.) G. Riva. (Invited Overview Bologna Riva 12Nov2005 Powerpoint.pdf) Itilisation of Biofuels on the Farm. Invited Overview. PowerPoint slides. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 17.) H. Heinrich. (Invited Overview Bologna Heinrich 12Nov2005 Powerpoint.pdf) Itilisation of Biofuels(especially Biodiesel) in Internal Combustion Engines. Invited Overview. PowerPoint slides. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 18.) R. Adams. (Invited Overview Bologna Adams 2Aug2006.pdf) Reasons for Steel Price Increase and the Impact on the Agricultural Machinery Industry. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 19.) R. Adams. (Invited Overview Bologna Adams 12Nov2005 Powerpoint.pdf) Reasons for Steel Price Increase and the Impact on the Agricultural Machinery Industry. Invited Overview. PowerPoint slides. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 20.) K. Martensen. (Invited Overview Bologna Martensen 12Nov2005 Powerpoint.pdf) Progress in Typical Materials for Agricultural Machinery. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 21.) E. Gasparetto. (Invited Overview Bologna Gasparetto Rec and Conc without FAO rec 2Aug2006.pdf) Club of Bologna Conclusions and Recommendations. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. August, 2006. 22.) Y. Mijinyawa, M. Mwinjilo, and P. Dlamini. (Invited Overview Mijinyawa final 18Oct06.pdf) Assessment of Crop Storage Structures in Swaziland. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. October, 2006. 23.) T. Philip and I. Itodo. (Invited Overview Philip final 17Nov2006.pdf) Acha (Digitaria spp.) a "Rediscovered" Indigenous Crop of West Africa. Invited Overview. Vol. VIII. December, 2006

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Peer Reviewed Original Research Articles --- 1.) A. Tambunan, Y. Sagara, Y. Seo, and Y. Kawagoe. Image Analysis on Temperature Distribution within Lettuce Undergoing Vacuum Cooling. Manuscript FP 04 002. Vol. VII. January 2005. --- 2.) S. Nimmermark and G. Gustafsson. Influence of Temperature, Humidity, and Ventilation Rate on the Release of Odour and Ammonia in a Floor Housing System for Laying Hens. Manuscript BC 04 008. Vol. VII. March 2005. --- 3.) S. Hassan-Beygi and B. Ghobadian. Noise Attenuation Characteristics of Different Road Surfaces During Power Tiller Transport. Manuscript PM 04 009. Vol.VII. March 2005. 4.) L. Pan, P. Shao, and S. Jiang. Separation of Phytosterol and Synthesized VE Succinate from Rapeseed Oil Deodorizer Distillate. Manuscript FP 04 010. March 2005. --- 5.) S. Shrestha, F. Kazama, Y. Sakamoto, and S. Bastola. Statistical Modeling of Pollutant Load in Subbasins of the Fuji River Basin, Japan. Manuscript LW 05 001. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 6.) M. Rijo and C. Arranja. Hydraulic Performance of a Downstream Controlled Irrigation Canal Equipped with Different Offtake Types. Manuscript LW 04 014. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 7.) J. Krahl, A. Munack, O. Schroeder, H. Stein, L. Herbst, A. Kaufmann, and J. Buenger. Fuel Design as Constructional Element with the Example of Biogenic and Fossil Diesel Fuels. Manuscript EE 04 008. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 8.) M. Aradas, I. Naas, and D. Salgado. Comparing the Thermal Environment in Broiler Houses Using Two Bird Densities Under Tropical Conditions. Manuscript BC 03 017. Vol. VII. March, 2005. 9.) N. Kyei-Baffour. The Effect of Quality of Rising Capillary Water on Soil Surface Sodicity. Manuscript LW 04 013. April, 2005. 10.) P. Soni, V. Salokhe, and H. Tantau. Effect of Screen Porosity on Selected Microclimatic Parameters of Naturally Ventilated Tropical Greenhouses. Manuscript BC 05 002. Vol. VII. April, 2005. --- 11.) I. Naas, S. Campos, and K. Silva. Comparison of Manual and Electronic Traceability in Swine Production. Manuscript IT 05 001. Vol. VII. April, 2005. --- 12.) V. Assaad, J. Jofriet, S. Negi, and G. Hayward. Corrosion of Reinforced Concrete Specimens Exposed to Hydrogen Sulfide and Sodium Sulfate. Manuscript BC 03 013. Vol. VII. April, 2005. 13.) S. Sivakumar, R. Manian, K. Kathirvel, and G. Raghavan. Investigation on the Influence of Machine and Operational Parameters for the Development of a Manually-Drawn Rice Seeder for Direct Sowing. Manuscript PM 04 008. Vol. VII. May, 2005. --- 14.) S. Jekayinfa and O. Omisakin. The Energy Potentials of some Agricultural Wastes as Local Fuel Materials in Nigeria. Manuscript EE 05 003. Vol. VII. May, 2005. --- 15.) S. Pedersen, S. Morsing, and J. Strom. Simulation of Heat Requirement and Air Quality in Weaner Houses for Three Climate Regions Using CIGR 2002 Heat Production Equations. Manuscript BC 05 001. Vol. VII. June, 2005. --- 16.) V. Carvalho, I. Naas, M. Mollo, and V. Massafera. Prediction of the Occurrence of Lameness in Dairy Cows using a Fuzzy-Logic Based Expert System??t I. Manuscript IT 05 002. Vol. VII. June, 2005. --- 17.) H. Pandorfi and I. Da Silva. Evaluation of the Behavior of Piglets in Different Heating Systems using Analysis of Image and Electronic Identification. BC 03 021. Vol. VII. August, 2005. 18.) T. Ozturk and M. Bayrakh. The Possibilities of using Tobacco Wastes in Producing Lightweight Concrete. Manuscript BC 05 006. Vol. VII. August, 2005. --- 19.) P. Goodrich, D. Schmidt, and D. Haubenschild. Anaerobic Digestion for Energy and Pollution Control. Manuscript EE 03 001. Vol. VII. August, 2005. --- 20.) W. Lee, J. Schueller, and T. Burks. Wagon-Based Silage Yield Mapping System. Manuscript IT 05 003. Vol. VII. August, 2005. 21.) M. Heinloo, T. Leola, and V. Veinla. Synthesis of the Manipulator for the Scraper of a Press Manure Removal. Manuscript MES 05 002. Vol. VII. August, 2005. --- 22.) T. Tomson and A. Annuk. Wind Energy in Estonian Western Highlands. Manuscript EE 04 001. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 23.) G. Bora, M. Schrock, D. Oard, J. Grimm, and T. Kolb. Performance of a Stacked Valve Multipoint Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Manifold for Variable Rate Anhydrous Ammonia Application. Manuscript PM 05 005. Vol.VII. September, 2005. --- 24.) E. Quendler, P. Veith, A. Pohl, and J. Boxberger. More Security for Kids Around Moving Vehicles on Farms. Manuscript SAFETY 05 001. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 25.) M. Queiroz, I. Naas, C. Sampaio. Estimating Thermal Comfort for Piglets Considering Ammonia Concentration. Manuscript IT 05 004/BC 05 005. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 26.) S. Ojolo and A. Bamgboye. Thermochemical Conversion of Municipal Solid Waste to Produce Fuel and Reduce Waste. Manuscript EE 05 006. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 27.) Y. Mijinyawa and J. Adetunji. Evaluation of Farm Transportation System in Osun and Oyo States of Nigeria. Manuscript LW 05 004. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 28.) S. Morsing, S. Pedersen, J. Strom, and L. Jacobsen. Energy Consumption and Air Quality in Growing-Finishing Pig Houses for Three Climate Regions Using CIGR 2002 Heat Production Equations. Manuscript BC 05 007. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 29.) R. Schmersahl and V. Scholz. Testing a PEM Fuel Cell System with Biogas Fuel. Manuscript EE 05 002. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 30.) U. Mutwiwa and H. Tantau. Suitability of a UV Lamp for Trapping the Greenhouse Whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum Westwood (Hom: Aleyrodidae). Manuscript BC 05 004. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 31.) S. Kazemi, N. Wang, M. Ngadi, and S. Prasher. Evaluation of Frying Oil Quality Using VIS/NIR Hyperspectral Analysis. Manuscript FP 05 001. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 32.) W. Reimann. Down Streaming of Lactic Acid from Hydrolysate of Barley after Fermentation. Manuscript FP 05 004. Vol. VII. September, 2005. --- 33.) B. Sarkar and G. Tiwari. Thermal Modeling of a Greenhouse Fish Pond System. Manuscript BC 05 015. Vol. VII. October, 2005. 34.) S. Ido and M. Bux. Prediction of Evaporation Rate in a Solar Dryer for Sewage Sludge. Manuscript EE 05 009. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 35.) U. Dhakal, V. Salokhe, H. Tantau, and J. Max. Development of a Greenhouse Nutrient Recycling System for Tomato Production in the Humid Tropics. Manuscript BC 05 008. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 36.) E. Ajav and B. Adejumo. Performance Evaluation of an Okra Thresher. Manuscript PM 04 006. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 37.) K. Patil, T. Bowser, D. Bellmer, and R. Huhnke. Fluidization Characteristics of Sand and Chopped Switchgrass-Sand Mixtures. Manuscript EE 04 005. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 38.) S. Al-Kufaishi, S. Blackmore, H. Sourell, and G. Maletti. Assessment of Two Variable Rate Irrigation Controllers used on a Centre-Pivot. Manuscript LW 05 002. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 39.) P. Maly, T. Hoffman, and Ch. Furll. Gentle Harvest of Potatoes in Storage Boxes. Manuscript FP 05 002. Vol. VII. October, 2005. --- 40.) M. Reza Ehsani, C. Divaker Durairaj, S. Woods, and M. Sullivan. Potential Application of Electrical Conductivity(EC) Map for Variable Rate Seeding. Manuscript IT 05 006. Vol. VII. November, 2005. --- 41.) O. Kitani, K. Roy, M. Yoshida, and R. Endo. Control of Water Environment of Plants using Waste Biomass. Manuscript LW 05 007. Vol. VII. November, 2005. --- 42.) J. Hou, Y. Qian, G. Lui, and R. Dong. The Influence of Temperature, pH, and C/N Ratio on the Growth and Survival of Earthworms in Municipal Solid Waste. Manuscript FP 04 014. Vol VII. November, 2005. --- 43.) G. Gustafsson, K-H. Jeppsson, J. Hultgren, and J-O. Sanno. Techniques to Reduce the Ammonia Release from a Cowshed with Tied Dairy Cattle. Manuscript BC 04 010. Vol. VII. November, 2005. --- 44.) K. Hassenberg and Chr. Idler. Influence of Washing Method on the Quality of Prepacked Iceberg Lettuce. Manuscript FP 05 003. Vol. VII. November, 2005. --- 45.) E. Mamman and K. Oni. Draught Performance of a Range of Model Chisel Furrowers. Manuscript PM 05 003. Vol. VII. November, 2005. --- 46.) E. Mamman, B. Umar, and N. Aviara. Effect of Moisture Content and Loading Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Balanites Aegyptiaca Nuts. Manuscript FP 04 015. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 47.) Y. Yiljep, G. Fumen, and E. Ajisegiri. The Effects of Peeling, Splitting and Drying on Ginger Quality and Oil/oleoresin Content. Manuscript FP 05 009. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 48.) Y. Yiljep and U. Mohammed. Effect of Knife Velocity on Cutting Energy and Efficiency during Impact Cutting of Sorghum Stalk. Manuscript PM 05 004. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 49.) G. Gustafsson and E. von Wachenfelt. Measures against Ammonia Release in a Floor Housing System for Laying Hens. Manuscript BC 05 003. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 50.) A. Prochnow, M. Heiermann, A. Drenckhan, and H. Schelle. Seasonal Pattern of Biomethanisation of Grass from Landscape Managemant. Manuscript EE 05 011. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 51.) A. Wagner and W. Buescher. Compression Characteristics of Wilted Grass. Manuscript IT 05 007. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- 52.) H. Kushwaha, A. Srivastava, and H. Singh. Development and Performance Evaluation of an Okra Seed Extractor. Manuscript PM 05 001. Vol. VII. December, 2005. ---- 53.) P. Mahnert, M. Heiermann, and B. Linke. Batch- and Semicontinuous Biogas Production from Different Grass Species. Manuscript EE 05 010. Vol. VII. December, 2005. --- Invited Overview Articles --- 1.) L. Pereira. Water and Agriculture: Facing Water Scarcity and Environmental Challenges. Invited Overview. Vol. VII. February 2005. --- 2.) A. Raji and A. Olamutu. Prospects of Computer Vision Automated Sorting Systems in Agricultural Process Operations in Nigeria. Invited Overview. Vol. VII. February 2005. --- 3.) J. Yuan. The Status of China's Agricultural Machinery Industry and the Prospects for International Cooperation. Invited Overview. Club of Bologna. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 4.) S. Li. Agricultural Mechanization Promotion in China-Current Situation and Future. Invited Overview. Club of Bologna. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 5.) G. Gavioli. Cost Benefits of the Platform Principles for Tractors and Other Agricultural Machinery. Invited Overview. Club of Bologna. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 6.) G. Gavioli. Cost Benefits of the Platform Principles for Tractors and Other Agricultural Machinery. Invited Overview. Power Point Slides. Club of Bologna. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 7.) A. Segre and H. Petrics. EU Enlargement and its Influence on Agriculture and Mechanisation. Invited Overview. Club of Bologna. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 8.) E. Gasparetto. Conclusions and recommendations. Invited Overview. Club of Bologna. Vol. VII. March, 2005. --- 9.) J. Ullman. Remedial Activities to Reduce Atmospheric Pollutants from Animal Feeding Operations. Invited Overview. Vol. VII. June, 2005. --- 10.) Y. Mijinyawa. Agricultural Engineering Education in Nigeria. Invited Overview. Vol. VII. August. 2005

CIGR E-Journal Volume 9

Rosana G. Moreira, Editor-in-Chief; Texas A&M UniversityThis is Volume 9 (2007) of the International Commission of Agricultural Engineering (CIGR, Commission Internationale du Genie Rural) E-Journal: Peer Reviewed Original Research Articles: 1.) T. Philip and I. Itodo. (EE 06 010 Philip corrected final 30Jan2007.pdf) Nomograph for Determining Temperatures in Anaerobic Digesters from Ambient Temperatures in the Tropics. Manuscript EE 06 010. Vol. IX. January, 2007. 2.) A. Olorunnisola. (EE 06 006 Olorunnisola final 20Feb2007.pdf) Production of Fuel Briquettes from Waste Paper and Coconut Husk Admixtures. Manuscript EE 06 006. Vol. IX. February, 2007. 3.) D. Bochtis, S. Vougioukas, C.Tsatsarelis, and Y. Ampatzidis. (PM 06 021 Dionysis final 22Feb2007.pdf) Field Operation Planning for Agricultural Vehicles: A Hierarchical Modeling Framework. Manuscript PM 06 021. Vol. IX. February, 2007. 4.) S. Manuwa and O. Ademosun. (PM 06 016 Manuwa final 28Feb2007.pdf) Draught and Soil Disturbance of Model Tillage Tines Under Varying Soil Parameters. Manuscript PM 06 016. Vol. IX. March, 2007. 5.) T. Ewemoje. (LW 06 018 Ewemoje final 12March2007.pdf) Variable Irrigation Scheduling Effects on Growth Parameters of Celosia Argentea in Humid Tropical Environment. Manuscript LW 06 018. Vol. IX. March, 2007. 6.) N. Starcevic, M. Bux, T. Rohr, K.Lutz, M. Kostadinov, S. Ritterbusch, and J. Muller. (PM 07 010 Starcevic final 27March2007.pdf) Development of a Robot for Biomass Handling in a Solar Greenhouse Dryer. Manuscript PM 07 010. Vol. IX. March, 2007. 7.) S. Mansoor and G. Tiwari. (BC 06 002 Saleh Alhawtri final 21Mar2007.pdf) Modeling and Experimental Validation of Total Solar Fraction for Even Span Greenhouses by Shadow Area Concept. Manuscript BC 06 002. Vol. IX. March, 2007. 8.) Y. Sun, Y. Lin, K. Zhao, and Y. Lu. (FP 06 006 Lin final 14Feb2007.pdf) Mathematical Modeling of Gas-solid Flow in Turbine Reactor. Manuscript FP 06 006. Vol. IX. March, 2007. 9.) P. Rajkumar, R. Kailappan, R. Viswanathan, K. Parvathi, G.S.V. Raghavan and V. Orsat. (FP 06 024 Rajkumar final 17March2007.pdf) Thin Layer Drying Study on Foamed Mango Pulp. Manuscript FP 06 024. Vol. IX. March, 2007. 10.) R. N. Singh, S. P. Singh and B. S. Pathak. (EE 06 014 Singh-Pathak final 28March2007.pdf) Performance of Renewable Fuel Based CI Engine. Manuscript EE 06 014. Vol. IX. April, 2007. 11.) K. N. Patil, R. L. Huhnke, and D. D. Bellmer. (EE 06 016 Patil final 30March2007.pdf) Influence of Internal Baffles on Mixing Characteristics of Biomass in a Fluidized Sand Bed. Manuscript EE 06 016. Vol. IX. April, 2007. 12.) D. Tooy and H. Murase. (IT 07 002 Tooy-Murase final 10April2007.pdf) Behavioral Interest Identification for Farm Mechanization Development using Path Analysis and Neuro-fuzzy Models. Manuscript IT 07 002. Vol. IX. April, 2007. 13.) F. Sharmin and M. Rahman. (FP 06 009 Sharmin final 9April2007.pdf) Isolation and Characterization of Protease producing Bacillus strain FS-1. Manuscript FP 06 009. Vol. IX. April, 2007. 14.) F. Sharmin, S.K. Rakshit, and H.P.W. Jayasuriya. (FP 06 019 Sharmin final 9April2007.pdf) Enzyme Immobilization on Glass Surface for the Development of Phosphate Detection Biosensors. Manuscript FP 06 019. Vol. IX. April, 2007. 15.) S. D. Hafner and J.J. Bisogni. (EE 06 008 Hafner final 26April2007.pdf) A Simple Method for Measurement of Inorganic Carbon Concentration and Carbonate System Alkalinity in Anaerobic Digesters. Manuscript EE 06 008. Vol. IX. April, 2007. 16.) P.K. Gupta, Rakesh Kumar, B.S. Panesar, and V.K. Thapar. (EE 06 017 Gupta final 24April2007.pdf) Parametric Studies on Bio-diesel prepared from Rice Bran Oil. Manuscript EE 06 017. Vol. IX. April, 2007. 17.) M.R. Mostofi, R.G. Godwin, M.J.O'Dogherty, and S. Minaei. (PM 06 031 Mostofi corrected final 30June2007.pdf) Investigations on Performance of a Continuous Mass Flow Rate Measurement System for Potato Harvesting. Manuscript PM 06 031. Vol. IX. May, 2007. 18.) T. Hoffmann, P. Maly and Ch. Furll. (FP 06 014 Hoffmann final 20May2007.pdf) Ventilation of Potatoes in Storage Boxes. Manuscript FP 06 014. Vol. IX. May, 2007. 19.) T. Hoffmann, P. Maly, and Ch. Furll. (FP 06 015 Hoffmann final 20May2007.pdf) Soil Spread in Potato Storage Boxes Filled on the Potato Harvester. Manuscript FP 06 015. Vol. IX. May, 2007. 20.) A. Aragon Ramirez , A. Oida, H. Nakashima, J. Miyasaka, and K. Ohdoi. (PM 07 002 Aragon final 24May2007.pdf) Mechanization Index and Machinery Energy Ratio Assessment by means of an Artificial Neural Network: a Mexican Case Study. Manuscript PM 07 002. Vol. IX. May, 2007. 21.) R. R. Pechon, N. Ito, K. Kito and H. Jinyama. (PM 07 005 Pechon final 23May2007.pdf) Effect of Hand Tractor Implements on Soil Physical Properties in Upland Conditions. Manuscript PM 07 005. Vol. IX. May, 2007. 22.) M. Konstantinovic, S. Wockel, P. Schulze Lammers, J. Sachs and M. Martinov. (IT 06 003 Lammers final 21May2007.pdf) Detection of Root Biomass using Ultra Wideband Radar - an Approach to Potato Nest Positioning. Manuscript IT 06 003. Vol. IX. May, 2007. 23.) M. A. Eltawil and D.V.K. Samuuel. (EE 06 003 Eltawil final 31May2007.pdf) Vapour Compression Cooling System Powered By Solar PV Array for Potato Storage. Manuscript EE 06 003. Vol. IX. May, 2007. 24.) N. Kumari, G. Tiwari, and M. Sodha. (EE 06 011 Tiwari final 14June2007.pdf) Performance Evaluation of Greenhouse Having Passive or Active Heating in Different Climatic Zones of India. Manuscript EE 06 011. Vol. IX. May, 2007. 25.) V. Carvalho, R. A. Bucklin, J. K. Shearer, L. Shearer, I. A. Naas, M. Mollo Neto, S.R.L. Souza, and V. Massafera Jr. (BC 06 006 Carvalho final 3June2007.pdf) Dairy Cattle Linear and Angular Kinematics during the Stance Phase. Manuscript BC 06 006. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 26.) W. Burubai, and G. Dagogo. (BC 06 008 Burubai final 7June2007.pdf) Comparative Study of Inhibitors on the Corrosion of Mild Steel Reinforcement in Concrete. Manuscript BC 06 008. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 27.) W. Burubai, A.J.Akor, M.T. Lilly, and D.T. Ayawari. (BC 06 009 Burubai final 7June2007.pdf) An Evaluation of Septic Tank Performance in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Manuscript BC 06 009. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 28.) D.A. Adetan, L.O. Adekoya and K. A. Oladejo. (PM 06 027 Adetan final 7June2007.pdf) An Improved Pole-and-Knife Method of Harvesting Oil Palms. Manuscript PM 06 027. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 29.) M. Heinloo. (IT 07 001 Heinloo final 5June2007.pdf) A Virtual Reality Technology - Based Method for the Study of the Working Process of a Blueberry Harvester's Picking Reel. Manuscript IT 07 001. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 30.) S. Jekayinfa. (EE 07 002 Jekayinfa final 12June2007.pdf) Ergonomic Evaluation and Energy Requirements of Bread-baking Operations in South Western Nigeria. Manuscript EE 07 002. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 31.) P.K. Adapa, G.J. Schoenau, L.G. Tabil, E.A. Arinze, A.K. Singh and A.K. Dalai. (FP 07 003 Adapa final 16June2007.pdf) Customized and Value-added High Quality Alfalfa Products: A New Concept. Manuscript FP 07 003. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 32.) S. J. Ojolo and B. S. Ogunsina. (PM 06 030 Ojolo final 12June2007.pdf) Development of a Cashew Nut Cracking Device. Manuscript PM 06 030. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 33.) Prastowo, S. Hardjoamidjojo, B. Pramudya, K. Murtilaksono. (LW 07 013 Prastowo final 15June2007.pdf) Performance of Shallow Groundwater Irrigation Schemes in Nganjuk-East Java, Indonesia. Manuscript LW 07 013. Vol. IX. June, 2007. 34.) J. Lungkapin, V. M. Salokhe, R. Kalsirisilp, and H. Nakashima. (PM 07 008 Salokhe final 23July2007.pdf) Development of a Stem Cutting Unit for a Cassava Planter. Manuscript PM 07 008. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 35.) O.J. Alamu, M. A. Waheed, and S. O. Jekayinfa. (EE 07 009 Alamu final 24June2007.pdf) Alkali-catalysed Laboratory Production and Testing of Biodiesel Fuel from Nigerian Palm Kernel Oil. Manuscript EE 07 009. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 36.) P. Amirante, P. Catalano, F. Giametta, A. Leone, and G. Montel. (PM 07 012 Giametta final 5July2007.pdf) Vibration Analysis of an Olive Mechanical Harvesting System. Manuscript PM 07 012. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 37.) Y. Mijinyawa, E. B. Lucas and F. O. Adegunloye. (BC 07 002 Mijinyawa final 29August2007.pdf) Termite Mound Clay as Material for Grain Silo Construction. Manuscript BC 07 002. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 38.) W. Spreer, M. Hegele, Z. Czaczyk, V. Romheld, F. Bangerth and J. Muller. (LW 07 019 Spreer final 23July2007.pdf) Water Consumption of Greenhouse Lychee Trees under Partial Rootzone Drying. Manuscript LW 07 019. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 39.) A. J. Farinde, O. K. Owolarafe, and O. I. Ogungbemi. (MES 07 002 Owolarafe final 31July2007.pdf) An Overview of Production, Processing, Marketing and Utilisation of Okra in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. Manuscript MES 07 002. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 40.) O. B. Adeboye and O. A. Michael. (LW 07 007 Adeboye final 31July2007.pdf) Performance of Probability Distributions and Plotting Positions in Estimating the Flood of River Osun at Apoje Sub-basin, Nigeria. Manuscript LW 07 007. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 41.) H. E. Igbadun, H. F. Mahoo, A.K.P.R. Tarimo and B. A. Salim. (LW 06 015 Igbadun final 3August2007.pdf) Simulation of Moisture Dynamics of the Soil Profile of a Maize Crop under Deficit Irrigation Scheduling. LW 06 015. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 42.) N. Tadesse and E. Bekelle. (LW 06 017 Tadesse final 4August2007.pdf) The Productivity of Shallow Wells Groundwater in Agriculture and Interacting Systems: A Case Study at Debre Kidane Watershed, Eastern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. Manuscript LW 06 017. Vol. IX. July, 2007. 43.) H. Ortiz-Laurel and P.A. Cowell. (PM 07 001 Ortiz-Laurel final 21August2007.pdf) Power Output Measurement on Draught Horses. Manuscript PM 07 001. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 44.) K. J. Simonyan, A. M. EL-Okene, and Y.D. Yiljep. (FP 07 008 Kayode final 13August2007.pdf) Some Physical Properties of Samaru Sorghum 17 Grains. Manuscript FP 07 008. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 45.) M. O. Ngadi and D-K. Hwang. (FP 04 004 Ngadi final 13August2007.pdf) Modelling Heat Transfer and Heterocyclic Amines Formation in Meat Patties during Frying. Manuscript FP 04 004. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 46.) M.D. Shaw and L.G. Tabil. (FP 07 006 Shaw corrected final 4Dec2007.pdf) Compression, Relaxation, and Adhesion Properties of Selected Biomass Grinds. Manuscript FP 07 006. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 47.) P. K. Jain and P. K. Nema. (FP 07 001 Nema final 17August07.pdf) Processing of Pulp of Various Cultivars of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) for Leather Production. Manuscxript FP 07 001. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 48.) M. Keramat Jahromi, A. Jafari, S. Rafiee, A. R. Keyhani, R. Mirasheh and S.S. Mohtasebi. (FP 07 019 Keramat revised final 7October2007.pdf) Some Physical properties of Date Fruit (cv. Lasht). Manuscript FP 07 019. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 49.) R. Malla, Y. Tanaka, K. Mori and K.L. Totawat. (LW 07 006 Malla final 18August2007.pdf) Effect of Short-term Sewage Irrigation on Chemical Build Up in Soils and Vegetables. Manuscript LW 07 006. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 50.) V. K. Tewari, R. Ailavadi, K. N. Dewangan and S. Sharangi. (MES 05 004 Dewangan-Tewari corrected final 6Oct2007.pdf) Rationalized Database of Indian Agricultural Workers for Equipment Design. Manmuscript MES 05 004. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 51.) Y. Lan, X. Lin, M.F. Kocher, W.C. Hoffmann. (IT 06 005 Lan final 4Sept2007.pdf) Development of a PC-based Data Acquisition and Control System. Manuscript IT 06 005. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 52.) P. Tassinari, D. Torreggiani, G. Paolinelli, S. Benni. (LW 07 020 Tassinari final 29August2007.pdf) Rural Buildings and their Integration in Landscape Management. Manuscript LW 07 020. Vol. IX. August, 2007. 53.) A. Isaac Bamgboye and A.O.D. Adejumo. (EE 06 015 Bamgboye final 6Sept2007.pdf) Development of a Sunflower Oil Expeller. Manuscript EE 06 015. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 54.) H. Zhu, Y. Lan, M.C. Lamb and C. L. Butts. (LW 07 005 Zhu final 5Sept2007.pdf) Corn Nutritional Properties and Yields with Surface Drip Irrigation in Topographically Variable Fields. Manuscript LW 07 005. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 55.) M.S. Mirjat, M. Rodgers, and P. Gibbons. (LW 06 022 Mirjat final 6Sept2007.pdf) Appropriate Slurry Application Rates and Timings: A Management Tool to Reduce Nitrate Leaching towards Groundwater. Manuscript LW 06 022. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 56.) C. S. Ima and D. D. Mann. (BC 07 005 Mann final 7Sept2007.pdf) Physical Properties of Woodchip: Compost Mixtures used as Biofilter Media. Manuscript BC 07 005. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 57.) C.N.U. Eke, S.N. Asoegwu and G.I. Nwandikom. (FP 07 014 Asoegwu final 9Sept2007.pdf) Some Physical Properties of Jackbean Seed (Canavalia ensiformis). Manuscript FP 07 014. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 58.) J. Yuan and Y. Lan. (PM 07 009 Yuan-Lan final 6Sept2007.pdf) Development of an Improved Cereal Stripping Harvester. Manuscript PM 07 009. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 59.) L. Ferreira, T. Yanagi Junior, I. Naas and M. Lopes. (IT 06 004 Yanagi-Naas final 11Sept2007.pdf) Development of Algorithm Using Fuzzy Logic to Predict Estrus in Dairy Cows: Part I. Manuscript IT 06 004. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 60.) R. Karoonboonyanan, V.M. Salokhe, T. Niyamapa and Hiroshi Nakashima. (PM 07 018 Salokhe final 28Sept2007.pdf) Vibration Effects on the Performance of a Single-Shank Subsoiler. Manuscript PM 07 018. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 61.) B. S. Blackmore, H.W. Griepentrog, S. Fountas, T.A. Gemtos. (PM 06 032 Fountas-Blackmore final 25Sept2007.pdf) A Specification for an Autonomous Crop Production Mechanization System. Manuscript PM 06 032. Vol. IX. September, 2007. 62.) S. Fountas, B. S. Blackmore, S. Vougioukas, L. Tang, C. G. Sorensen, and R. Jorgensen. (PM 07 006 Blackmore final 2Oct2007.pdf) Decomposition of Agricultural Tasks into Robotic Behaviours. Manuscript PM 07 006. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 63.) R. Yadav and S. Pund. (PM 07 022 Yadav final 18Oct2007.pdf) Development and Ergonomic Evaluation of Manual Weeder. Manuscript PM 07 022. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 64.) M. Keramat Jahromi, S. Rafiee, R. Mirasheh, A. Jafari, S.S. Mohtasebi, and M. Ghasemi Varnamkhasti. (FP 07 029 Keramat revised final 26Nov2007.pdf) Mass and Surface Area Modeling of Bergamot (Citrus medica) Fruit with Some Physical Attributes. Manuscript FP 07 029. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 65.) S. Agostini. (MES 07 001 Agostini final 8Oct2007.pdf) Learning Sustainability of Rural Tourism: Farm Competitiveness and Landscape Health Risk Assessment. Manuscript MES 07 001. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 66.) S. K. Chapagain, G. Du Laing, M. Verloo, S. Shrestha and F. Kazama. (LW 07 009 Chapagain final 5Oct2007.pdf) Monitoring of Arsenic Occurrence in Intertidal Sediments of River Scheldt (Belgium). Manuscript LW 07 009. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 67.) J. Uziak and I. A. Loukanov. (PM 07 019 Uziak final 16Oct2007.pdf) Performance Evaluation of Commonly Used Oil Ram Press Machines. Manuscript PM 07 019. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 68.) M.S. Sevda and N.S. Rathore. (EE 07 001 Sevda final 29Oct2007.pdf) Studies on Semi-Cylindrical Solar Tunnel Dryer for Drying Di-basic Calcium Phosphate. Manuscript EE 07 001. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 69.) F. Oluwole, A. Abdulrahim and R. Olalere. (PM 07 007 Oluwole final 29Oct2007.pdf) Evaluation of Some Centrifugal Impaction Devices for Shelling Bambara Groundnut. Manuscript PM 07 007. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 70.) F. Oluwole, N. Aviara, and M. Haque. (FP 07 002 Aviara final 22Oct2007.pdf) Effect of Moisture Content and Impact Energy on the Crackability of Sheanut. Manuscript FP 07 002. Vol. IX. October, 2007. 71.) M. A. Eltawil and D.V.K. Samuel. (EE 07 008 Eltawil final 30Oct2007.pdf) Performance and Economic Evaluation of Solar Photovoltaic Powered Cooling System for Potato Storage. Manuscript EE 07 008. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 72.) O.K. Owolarafe and C. Arumughan. (MES 07 003 Owolarafe final 7Nov2007.pdf) Technological Capability of Palm Oil Mills under the Contract-Growers Scheme in India. Manuscript MES 07 003. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 73.) S.E. Obetta, O.J. Ijabo and A.A. Satimehin. (FP 07 017 Obetta final 7Nov2007.pdf) Evaluation of a Ventilated Underground Storage for Cocoyams (Taro). Manuscript FP 07 017. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 74.) X. Zheng and Y. Lan. (FP 07 023 Zheng final 23Nov2007.pdf) Effects of Drying Temperature and Moisture Content on Rice Taste Quality. Manuscript FP 07 023. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 75.) S. Nayak, M.K. Ghosal and G.N. Tiwari. (EE 07 015 Nayak final 17Dec2007.pdf) Performance of Winter Greenhouse Coupled with Solar Photovoltaic and Earth Air Heat Exchanger. Manuscript EE 07 015. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 76.) T.Y. Tunde-Akintunde and B.O. Akintunde. (FP 07 021 Tunde-Akintunde final 29Nov2007.pdf) Effect of Moisture Content and Variety on Selected Physical Properties of Beniseed. Manuscript FP 07 021. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 77.) T.Y. Tunde-Akintunde, B.O. Akintunde and O.J. Oyelade. (FP 07 022 Tunde-Akintunde Melon final 29Nov2007.pdf) Effect of Moisture Content on Terminal Velocity, Compressive Force and Frictional Properties of Melon Seeds. Manuscript FP 07 022. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 78.) H. Q. Wang and P. Chen. (IT 07 005 Wang final 25Nov2007.pdf) Fault Diagnosis of Centrifugal Pump Using Symptom Parameters in Frequency Domain. Manuscript IT 07 005. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 79.) A.A. M. Haque, H. P. W. Jayasuriya, V. M. Salokhe, N.K. Tripathi and P. Parkpian. (LW 07 022 Jayasuriya-Salokhe final 28Nov2007.pdf) Assessment of Influence and Inter-Relationships of Soil Properties in Irrigated Rice Fields of Bangladesh by GIS and Factor Analysis. Manuscript LW 07 022. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 80.) J.A. Hogan, D.G. Watson, and T.V. Harrison. (PM 07 017 Watson final 28Nov2007.pdf) Data Points and Duration for Estimating Fuel Consumption of a LPG Engine. Manuscript PM 07 017. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 81.) P.G. Oguntunde, O.J. Olukunle, O.A. Ijatuyi, and A.A. Olufayo. (LW 06 019 Oguntunde final 28Nov07.pdf) A Semi-Empirical Model for Estimating Surface Albedo of Wetland Rice Field. Manuscript LW 06 019. Vol. IX. November, 2007. 82.) S. Sule, M.G. Yisa, and C.N. Ohanwe. 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