Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Paddy quality determination

Collect two samples of approximately 500 grams of fresh paddy, and determine the following characteristics by following the procedures as outlines above. Use the sheet to record your findings
· Moisture content (oven method, and moisture meter)
· Grain dimensions (L/W ratio)
· Dockage-weeds
· Dockage-inert matter
· Insects (dead, alive)
· Cracked grains
· Unfilled or immature grains
· Discolored and damaged grains
· 1000 kernel weight

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