Comparative study of storage methods of maize grains in South Western Nigeria

African Journal of Biotechnology

Volumn 3, Issue 7, 2004, Pages 362-365

  Olakojo, S A ^a   Akinlosotu, T A ^a  

^a OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Remain kernel weight; Storage method; Storage treatment; Tolerance level

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; FOOD STORAGE; MAIZE; NIGERIA; SEED KERNEL; TIME SERIES ANALYSIS;

HEXAPODA; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 18944362981     PISSN: 16845315     EISSN: 16845315     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5897/ajb2004.000-2069     Document Type: Article

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