How do moisture, pests and temperature damage stored grains
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The following components damage the grains by :
1. Moisture contents of Grains : Moisture content of Grains is generally higher than optimum 14%. Higher moisture content of grains increases their respiration, which heats the grains and reduces their keeping quality. Microorganisms, fungi and insects attack such grains.
2.Dampness and Humidity of Air : Dampness of godowns and humidity of air cause growth of moulds over and inside the grains.
3.Temperature : Temperature of 300°C and above is harmful to stored grains due to activity of microorganisms, insects, pests and activation of enzymes of the grains.
4.Microorganisms : Bacteria, yeasts and mould attack stored grains and cause their rotting. Rotting brings about discolouration, loss of weight, bad odour and aflatoxin contamination of grains which also lose their ability to germinate.
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The grains will get rotten if stored in moisture. And Pests or insects will eat the grains making them unfit for human use.
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