Grain storage techniques : evolution and trends in developing countries / edited by D.L. Proctor.
Series: FAO agricultural services bulletin ; 109Publication details: Rome : GASGA : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, c1994.Description: xii, 277 p. : ill. ; 30 cmISBN:- 9251034567
- 633.1/0468/091724 20 GRA
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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.
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