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.
