This study evaluated the associations of drying temperature with storage systems and conditions for preserving maize grain quality on laboratory and field scales. Higher drying temperatures accelerated moisture reduction but increased deterioration. Wetting during storage reduced quality. Hermetic and aerated storage maintained chemical quality, with 80°C drying and silo storage with natural aeration providing satisfactory results.
Publisher
Scientific Reports
Published On
Dec 15, 2020
Authors
Paulo Carteri Coradi, Vanessa Maldaner, Éverton Lutz, Paulo Vinícius da Silva Dai, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro
Tags
maize grain quality
drying temperature
storage systems
moisture reduction
chemical quality
hermetic storage
aerated storage
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