Coconut Embryo Scooping Tool /

Abstract

A specialized coconut embryo plug scooping tool was developed to effectively extract the coconut endosperm along with the coconut embryo. The equipment comprises several key components like a scooping tool tip designed with a curved blade, an embryo expelling unit, a motor providing 1.5 kg cm of torque, and a 12 V adapter to power the motor. To achieve optimal performance, comprehensive laboratory studies were conducted, examining five different tool tip designs. Among the tested designs, the curved tool tip emerged as the most effective, offering superior cutting efficiency while minimizing damage to the delicate embryo. The operational efficiency and user- friendliness of the tool were significantly enhanced by the incorporation of the motor, which works in conjunction with the curved tool tip. This motorization not only improves the precision and ease of the cutting process but also reduces the manual effort required, making the tool more practical for large-scale use. The integration of these components ensures that the tool is both effective in its primary function of embryo extraction and convenient for operators, addressing a critical need in the propagation of coconuts through advanced techniques such as tissue culture and cryopreservation. The development of a motorized coconut embryo plug scooping tool designed to enhance efficiency and success rates in coconut propagation. By addressing the limitations of existing methods through comprehensive force and design analyses, the tool significantly reduces operational fatigue compared to non-motorized alternatives. The motorized coconut embryo plug scooping tool represents a significant technological improvement in extracting the explant for coconut propagation. By addressing the limitations of existing methods and incorporating detailed force and design analyses, this tool enhances the efficiency and success rate of coconut embryo extraction.