Maize Grain Stored in Hermetic Bags: Effect of Moisture and Pest Infestation on Grain Quality
Maize (Zea mays) is an important staple food crop produced by the majority of smallholder farmers that provides household food security through direct consumption and income generation. However, postharvest grain losses caused by insect pests during storage pose a major constraint to household food...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi-Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Food Quality |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2515698 |