Mechanical strength and physical behavior of pumpkin seed and its kernel

Thai Journal of Agricultural Science

Volumn 45, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 37-43

  Khodabakhshian, R ^a  

^a FERDOWSI UNIVERSITY OF MASHHAD   (Iran)

Author keywords

Kernel; Moisture content; Physical and mechanical properties; Pumpkin seed; Variety

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865089729     PISSN: 00493589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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