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Drying of seeds

The drying operation of the seeds is fundamental in the production system because it reduces the tenor of water to allow its physiologic quality preservation during the storage and makes possible the anticipation of the crop avoiding losses of several CAUSE. In the choice of the drying method, the amount seeds factor is limited and, when we need to dry larger amounts the use of artificial drying is indispensable, whose operation costs are related, mainly, with volume, drying speed and temperature of the air. It becomes important that the operators are aware of the drying conditions that they get to provide to the seeds, aiming to maximize the possible benefits or, on the other hand, to minimize to the maximum the inevitable and irreversible losses that happen from the moment that the seeds reach its maximum quality, still in the field.

drying; airflow; seeds


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