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Organisms & factors affecting Grain/ seed Storage
Type of organism associated with
grain /seed storage: 1. Bactria. 2. Fungi 3. Mites 4. Pest/insects 5. Rodents
Factors affecting grain/seed
quality in storage: (A) Moisture content - 8-10% (B) Relative Humidity (C) Temperature-17-22C
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Birds
Cool & dry- is the best condition for storage and prevent spontaneous generation