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Traditional methods of harvesting lead to bruising and post-harvest losses
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Codex Alimentarius standards require that fruits should be harvested with 1.0 cm pedicel
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CISH in this background designed and developed the harvest device
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Leaf shaped GI frame attached to telescopic aluminum handle, V- blade of high carbon steel, divider to guide the fruits and nylon netted receptacle to collect fruits
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Functions through the actions of holding, pulling and shearing
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600-800 fruits can be harvested per hour from a tree of about 4 mheight in good bearing
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50 per cent saving of energy involved in harvesting operation overtraditional methods
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Cost of device is Rs.250.00
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Has become quite popular among mango growers of the region
