Influences of drying temperature and storage conditions for preserving the quality of maize postharvest on laboratory and field scales

Abstract Drying and storage methods are fundamental for maintaining the grain quality until processing. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the associations of the drying temperature with storage systems and conditions as a strategy for preserving the quality of maize grain postharvest...

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Autores principales: Paulo Carteri Coradi, Vanessa Maldaner, Éverton Lutz, Paulo Vinícius da Silva Daí, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/a867b146949940dc81486dbb9a322ea4
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Sumario:Abstract Drying and storage methods are fundamental for maintaining the grain quality until processing. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the associations of the drying temperature with storage systems and conditions as a strategy for preserving the quality of maize grain postharvest on laboratory and field scales. An increase in temperature accelerated the reduction in grain moisture, but increased the deterioration. The wetting during the storage period reduced the grain quality. Hermetic and aerated storage systems maintained the chemical quality of the grains. The control with healthy and whole corn dried at 80 °C and stored in silos with natural aeration provided a satisfactory quality, equivalent to those of controlled drying and storage under airtight conditions and at low temperatures. Different conditions of drying and storage of corn on the laboratory and field scales were evaluated, which provides an appropriate management of these operations to maintain the grain quality.