An attempt to predict groundnut Arachis hypogea L. storability as influenced by storage moisture and temperature.

Anita William Changgan, . and Uma Rani Sinniah, . and Nor Rafidah Mohd Yusoff, . (2000) An attempt to predict groundnut Arachis hypogea L. storability as influenced by storage moisture and temperature. [Proceedings Paper]

Groundnut seeds although classified as orthodox seeds i.e. seeds that can be desiccated to low moisture and stored at low temperature are prone to deterioration in storage due to its oily nature. As such it is important to be able to store the seeds appropriately for the required period. This experiment looked at the effect of moisture and temperature on the storability of groundnut seeds. The data obtained were used to predict the storage life of groundnut seeds under various conditions. Groundnut seeds were harvested at maturity and subjected to desiccation prior to storage at various temperatures for a specified duration. Multiple regression analysis was used to study the relationship and to obtain relative storability. The results showed that groundnut seeds have relatively low storability with combination of low moisture and low temperature giving the best results Le. germination dropped to 50 after 3 months

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Groundnut seeds although classified as orthodox seeds i.e. seeds that can be desiccated to low moisture and stored at low temperature are prone to deterioration in storage due to its oily nature. As such it is important to be able to store the seeds appropriately for the required period. This experiment looked at the effect of moisture and temperature on the storability of groundnut seeds. The data obtained were used to predict the storage life of groundnut seeds under various conditions. Groundnut seeds were harvested at maturity and subjected to desiccation prior to storage at various temperatures for a specified duration. Multiple regression analysis was used to study the relationship and to obtain relative storability. The results showed that groundnut seeds have relatively low storability with combination of low moisture and low temperature giving the best results Le. germination dropped to 50 after 3 months

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QK710.2 M239 2000 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Groundnuts
AGROVOC Term:	Arachis hypogea
AGROVOC Term:	Cultivars
AGROVOC Term:	Seeds
AGROVOC Term:	Storability
AGROVOC Term:	Air moisture
AGROVOC Term:	Temperature
AGROVOC Term:	Moisture content
AGROVOC Term:	Seed storage life
AGROVOC Term:	Storage life
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:15
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12906

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