You are in: All categories > Chapters > Crops > Agri-food systems > Postharvest management

Advances in bulk storage of cereals and grains

Code: 9781786767615
Publication date: 24/08/2020
Extent: 46 pages

Contributions by: Michelle A. Friedmann and Dirk E. Maier, Iowa State University, USA

Chapter synopsis: This chapter reviews key research and best practice on the design and construction of silos, horizontal building structures and on-the-ground piles as methods of bulk grain storage. The chapter also discusses the range of preventative strategies for preserving grain quality (such as sealing and aeration) as well as intervention techniques such as gas fumigation, modified atmosphere, ozone and cold plasma treatments. Finally, it summarises key best management practices such as SLAM (Sanitation, Loading, Aeration and Monitoring) and DICE (Dry Grain, Inspect, Clean and Examine).

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2020.0072.05
£25.00
Buy ePub   
Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Storage structure types: upright silo structures 3 Horizontal building structures 4 On-the-ground piles 5 Maintaining and preserving quality and quantity: preventative strategies 6 Maintaining and preserving quality and quantity: intervention strategies 7 Best management practices: sanitation, loading, aeration and monitoring (SLAM) 8 Best management practices: dry, inspect, clean and examine (DICE) 9 Conclusion 10 Abbreviations 11 Where to look for further information 12 References

Related products

Also in Postharvest management