Review Article

Determination Methods and Influencing Factors of Grain Mechanical Properties

Table 1

Experimental method to explore the mechanical properties of grains.

Research objectInstrumentExperimental methodFactorReference

MaizeTension/compression testing machineCompression testMoisture content[17]

WheatTexture analyzerShear testLoading rate[18]

RiceSelf-made machineImpact testImpact velocity[19]
Texture analyzerThree-point bendingDrying condition[20]

MilletAssembled apparatusWear testFriction media[21]

SoybeanUniversal testing machineCompression testMoisture content[22]

SorghumGrain hardness testerCompression testMoisture content[23]