Physico-Mechanical Properties of Male and Female Hemp Plants

Hüseyin Duran ()
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Hüseyin Duran: Department of Agricultural Machinery Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ondokuz Mayis University, 55139 Samsun, Türkiye

Agriculture, 2025, vol. 15, issue 7, 1-14

Abstract: Hemp ( Cannabis sativa L.) is one of the oldest annual fiber crops cultivated throughout human history. Addressing the challenges encountered during the harvesting of hemp for seed and fiber purposes requires further investigation. Studies are also needed to determine plant characteristics in terms of both variety and gender. This study aimed to determine the physico-mechanical properties of hemp plants. The stems of male and female hemp plants were divided into three sections along their length: lower, middle, and upper regions. Samples measuring 25.4 mm in length were collected from each section, and measurements of thickness and inner and outer diameter were conducted. The same samples were subjected to axial and lateral compression tests to determine load, elongation, and energy values. According to the results, the thickness of hemp ranged from 2.347 mm to 2.628 mm, the inner diameter varied between 3.986 mm and 4.452 mm, while the outer diameter ranged from 8.861 mm to 9.708 mm. The results showed that male hemp plants have an increase in thickness and inner and outer diameter values from the lower to the upper region compared to female hemp plants. The compressive loads in the axial and lateral directions were found to be higher in male hemp plants compared to female hemp plants. Moreover, elongation and energy requirements during axial and lateral compressions showed trends consistent with the load values across the stem samples. This study determined that the results of axial and lateral compression applied at three different positions (lower, middle, and upper) on male and female hemp stalks varied significantly based on both sex and position.

Keywords: male and female hemp; physico-mechanical properties; compression stress; load (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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