Abstract
The accurate modeling of wolfberry plant morphology is the basis for theoretical and simulation analyses of the wolfberry picking process. The curved shape of the fruit branches makes it challenging to model Lyciumbarbarum (wolfberry) plants. This paper establishes a three-dimensional model of the branches under no gravity through field measurements, and then assesses the morphology of the branches under gravity load, fruit load, and branch load using finite element simulation. An orthogonal rotation combination experiment determined the relationship between branch morphology, length, growth angle, and growth mode parameters. The p-values of the prediction model were 0.0001, 0.0067, and 0.0203, respectively. Finally, the bending shape of the actual branches was verified against the branches generated by the prediction model. The experimental results show that the prediction model accurately models the fruit-bearing branches of Lycium barbarum. This paper introduces a method to quickly predict the bending shape of fruit-bearing branches of Lycium barbarum, providing a theoretical basis for rapid modeling of the L. barbarum plant and a simulation analysis for its harvesting.
Highlights
College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Citation: Chen, Y.; Zhao, J.; Chen, Q.; Abstract: The accurate modeling of wolfberry plant morphology is the basis for theoretical and simulation analyses of the wolfberry picking process
This paper aims to provide a fast and accurate modeling method for the bending shape of L. barbarum fruit branches
The frame of the Lycium barbarum tree is composed of a trunk, primary branches, and secondary branches, with fruit-hanging branches growing on the primary branches and secondary branches
Summary
College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Citation: Chen, Y.; Zhao, J.; Chen, Q.; Abstract: The accurate modeling of wolfberry plant morphology is the basis for theoretical and simulation analyses of the wolfberry picking process. The curved shape of the fruit branches makes it challenging to model Lycium barbarum (wolfberry) plants. This paper establishes a threedimensional model of the branches under no gravity through field measurements, and assesses the morphology of the branches under gravity load, fruit load, and branch load using finite element simulation. This paper introduces a method to quickly predict the bending shape of fruit-bearing branches of Lycium barbarum, providing a theoretical basis for rapid modeling of the L. barbarum plant and a simulation analysis for its harvesting. Simulation for Fitting the Bending Shape of Fruit Branches of Lycium barbarum Based on the Finite
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