Mechanical Sensor by Water Contact Observed from a Seed Capsule of Pletekan Plant (Ruellia Tuberosa L.)

Mechanical sensor phenomenon has been observed from seed capsules of tropical plant of Pletekan (Ruellia tuberosa L.). The capsules were taken from the plant and put on the water for an observation. Mechanical crack / explosion will occur a few seconds after make a contact with water. Time required...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hariyadi SOETEDJO, Bagus HARYADI, Farid IMAM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IFSA Publishing, S.L. 2013-11-01
Series:Sensors & Transducers
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Online Access:http://www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/P_1489.htm