Grain storage techniques : evolution and trends in developing countries / edited by D.L. Proctor.

CONTENTS

Economics of grain handling and storage in developing countries / by J.P. Coulter and P. Magrath --
the role of storage in the economy
costs and incentives to store
who stores and why
e.tc

Biodeterioration of grain and the risk of mycotoxins / by R.D. Coker --
Biodeterioration
moulds and mycotoxins
the significance of mycotoxins
e.tc

Quality and grading of grain / by P.A. Clarke and J.E. Orchard --
introduction
quality characteristics of grains
grain standards
grain trade
e.tc

Grain harvesting, threshing and cleaning / by J.F. Cruz and M. Havard --
technical alternatives
constraints
evaluation of costs
references

Drying methods / by D.S. Trim and A.P. Robinson --
introduction
drying principles and general considerations
natural and solar drying
mechanical dryers
e.tc

Storage at farm/village level and in warehouses / by J. Picard and D.L. Proctor --
introduction
traditional farm/village storage methods
improved farm/village storage methods
e.tc

Bulk storage / by C. Newman --
introduction
factors influencing the choice of bilk store
sealed stores
aeration
e.tc

Insect control / by J.A. McFarlane and R.W.D. Taylor --
integrated past management in the control of storage insects
insect pests of stored techniques
alternative and supplementary control measures
references

Rodent control / by H. Posamentier.
the economic importance of rodent pests
rodent species of post-harvest importance
control of rodent pests
designing control programmes
references

Includes bibliographical references.