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O.D. Hulekar

Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon
Department: B.Tech Student
Location: India

1 article

Published Subscription Original Research 29 Apr 2026
Design and Development of Onion Storage Shade for Better Ventilation and Longer Life
By O.D. Hulekar, S.R. Gadhe, A.B. Gade, S.A. Gite, S.A. Bawake, V.P. Bhaurkar, L.S. Dhamande

Abstract: Onions are one of the most important cash crops for farmers in India and many other countries. However, most harvested onions are lost every year due to improper storage. Traditional storage methods, such as keeping onions in heaps under trees, in closed rooms, or in poorly ventilated sheds, do not provide sufficient airflow. As a result, moisture accumulates, leading to sprouting, fungal growth, rotting, and physical damage. These losses reduce …

Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–41 Read article