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Anisotropy and Simple mechanics of the Flesh of Apples.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

Julian F. V. Vincent*
Affiliation:
Biomechanics Group, Departments of Zoology and Engineering, The University, Whiteknights, PO Box 228, READING,RG6 2AJ, UK
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Abstract

Although its morphology is complex, the mechanical properties of the flesh of apples can be understood qualitatively in terms of the way the cells are assembled. There is no quantitative model for structures of turgescent cells which are not totally adherent.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1991

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