Title of Invention	A MACHINE FOR PREPARATION OF MULBERRY CUTTINGS
Abstract	This invention relates to a machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings comprising a frame adapted to a drive source such as an electric motor, a driven machanism have pulleys for transmission of drive from a drive source and is supported on said frame and coupled to the c;irive source, a rotatable cutting blade held to said frame.

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FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates to a machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION Mulberry plants are generally propagated through cuttings as characteristics of a variety could be maintained. As per present practice, the mulberry cuttings are prepared from selected shoots of mulberry having active and healthy buds. The shoots are cut into 22 to 25 cm long pieces manually using a sharp knife. Each cutting should contain at-least 3 to 4 healthy buds. Preparation of cuttings is a skilled job and generally is carried by experienced persons. An experienced man can prepare 1500 to 2000 cuttings per day. The preparation of cuttings is a tedious and monotonous job as the man has to sit continuously and work in one posture for long time. In cutting manual preparation, it has been observed that a good number of cuttings are damaged due to perm off and crushing of the bark while cutting. Generally, a man cuts cleanly in morning hours and with the progress of tlie day tlie sharpness in cutting reduces considerably. This results in loss of planting material which is generally procured at a highly cost and with great efforts. It is also observed that delay in cuttings preparation and their plantation reduces their chance of survival. In certain varieties of mulberry survival percentage decreases considerably if preparation of cuttings and their plantation is delayed beyond 3-4 days after pruning. To avoid delay caused and inconvenience caused in preparation of cuttings, a machine has been designed and developed by of Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, My sore for preparation of cuttings. OBJECTS OF THE INVElhtON A primary object of this invention is to propose a novel machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings. Another object of this invention is to propose a machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings which is cost effective. Still another object of this invention is to propose a machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings with a reduced period of time. DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION According to this invention there is provided a machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings comprising a frame adapted to a drive source such as an electric motor, a driven mechanism have pulleys for transmission of drive from a drive source and is supported on said frame and coupled to the drive source, a rotatable cutting blade held to said frame. DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO DRAWINGS Further objects and advantages of this invention will be more apparent from the ensuing description when read in conjunction drawing and wherein: Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 1, a machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings comprises a frame 1 for supporting a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism 3 may comprise of a pulleys 3 for transmission of a drive from a drive source, which in the present instance comprises an electric motor 2. However, it is to be understood that the drive source could be other than an electric motor. Pulley 3 is mounted on a driven shaft 8 having a pulley 9 coupled to pulley 10 though belt 11. Pulley 10 is mounted on motor shaft 12. Frame 1 also supports a circular blade 4 made of stainless steel fixed on the machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings. Frame 1 also supports a cutting platform 6 for supporting the mulberry shoots while cutting, a marker 5 for measuring the length of cutting and collection board 7 for guiding down the cutting. WE CLAIM; 1. A machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings comprising a frame adapted to a drive source such as an electric motor, a driven machanism have pulleys for transmission of drive from a drive source and is supported on said frame and coupled to the drive source, a rotatable cutting blade held to say frame. 2. A machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings as claimed in claim 1 wherein said blade comprises a circular blade. 3. A machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings as claimed in claim 1 wherein said frame has a marker for measuring the length of cuttings. 4. A machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings as claimed in claim 1 wherein said frame has a cutting platform. 5. A machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings as claimed in claim 1 wherein said frame has a collection board. 6. A machine for preparation of mulberry cuttings substantially as herein described and illustrated with reference to accompanying drawings.

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