Study on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Organic Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Collected from North-East India

Amrita Teronpi; Sudip Mitra; Rejaul Bepary; Pankaj Barua; Maibangsa Sugal

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72007

Study on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Organic Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Collected from North-East India

Author(s)	Prof. Amrita Teronpi, Prof. Dr. Sudip Mitra, Prof. Rejaul Bepary, Prof. Dr. Pankaj Barua, Maibangsa Sugal
Country	India
Abstract	Abstracts This study investigates the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of organic ginger (Zingiber officinale) varieties collected from North-East India, a region known for its rich agro-biodiversity and significant contribution to organic ginger production. Five landraces—Nadia, Jatiyo Ada, Naga Ada, Naga Moran, and Sawhthing—were analyzed to generate engineering data essential for the design of mechanized post-harvest systems. Physical properties such as axial dimensions, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, surface area, bulk density, and frictional characteristics were determined using standard measurement techniques. Mechanical properties including penetration force, shear force, and compressive strength were evaluated using a texture analyzer, while thermal properties such as specific heat, thermal conductivity, and diffusivity were also assessed. Results revealed substantial variability among the varieties. The GI-tagged Nadia exhibited relatively lower mechanical resistance (~2.6 kgf), indicating a softer and more brittle structure, whereas Naga Ada showed the highest shear strength (~10 kgf), reflecting a highly fibrous and tough internal structure. Jatiyo Ada and Sawhthing demonstrated intermediate characteristics with notable heterogeneity and elastic recovery. Significant differences were also observed in geometric and frictional properties, influencing handling, storage, and processing behavior. The findings highlight that a uniform mechanization approach is unsuitable for ginger due to its morphological and structural diversity. The study provides a critical engineering database that can support the development of variety-specific machinery, thereby enhancing processing efficiency, reducing labor drudgery, and promoting sustainable mechanization in the ginger sector of North-East India.
Keywords	Zingiber officinale; Physical properties; Mechanical properties; Texture analysis; Shear force; Engineering properties; Variety-specific machinery.
Field	Engineering
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-20
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72007

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