Low‐cost modified‐atmosphere hermetic storage structures to reduce storage losses of maize (Zea mays L.) cobs and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) heads
- Production and marketing of cereal grains are some of the main activities in developing countries to ensure food security. However, the food gap is complicated further by high postharvest loss of grains during storage. This study aimed to compare low‐cost modified‐atmosphere hermetic storage structures with traditional practice to minimize quantitative and qualitative losses of grains during storage. The study was conducted in two phases: in the first phase, seven hermetic storage structures with or without smoke infusion were compared, and one selected structure was further validated at scaled‐up capacity in the second phase.
| Author: | Yetenayet B. Tola, Obsuman D. Muleta, Werner Hofacker |
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| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.10122 |
| ISSN: | 1097-0010 |
| Parent Title (English): | Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture |
| Volume: | Vol. 100 |
| Publisher: | Wiley Interscience |
| Place of publication: | New York |
| Document Type: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Year of Publication: | 2020 |
| Release Date: | 2021/02/11 |
| Issue: | Issue 3 |
| First Page: | 1132 |
| Last Page: | 1141 |
| Open Access?: | Nein |
