Mechanical properties of garlic scape v1

This protocol details the testing methods for the mechanical properties of garlic plants and their components (garlic scapes and pseudo-stems) under axial tension, radial compression, and shear loading. The experiment aims to provide key parameters for the garlic scape and pseudo-stem separation mechanism in mechanized garlic scape harvesting through systematic mechanical testing. This protocol is intended for researchers in the field of agricultural engineering. It should be noted that this protocol does not account for the effects of moisture content or cultivar variations on mechanical properties, and the conclusion is mainly used for mechanism analysis. The tests are conducted on a universal testing machine, with expected outputs including force-displacement curves . All raw and processed data were output in EXCEL table format.