Determination of the Storage Influence for Potato Tubers based on the Impact Restitution Coefficient

Abstract

The paper's aim is to determine the impact coefficient for three potato varieties cultivated in Romania: Roclas, Diana, and Nicoleta. The mechanical impact is generated by a computer-controlled pendulum. Subsequently, the samples are stored for a specific time to determine the influence of the storage period on the potatoes of the three varieties on the basis of the impact restitution coefficient In conclusion, it is possible to establish on the basis of the impact restitution coefficient that the storage period influences the elasticity of the tubers.