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Guidelines for Safe Paddy Moisture Content

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Guidelines for Safe Paddy Moisture Content

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What does moisture content refer to in a given material?

The color of the material

The weight of the material

The volume of the material

The amount of water content in the material (correct)

How is moisture content typically expressed?

In meters

In kilograms

In degrees Celsius

In percent (%) (correct)

What happens to grain when it is exposed to air with low temperature and high relative humidity?

Grains shrink

Grains absorb water from the air (correct)

Grains do not change

Grains release water to the air

How does moisture content affect grains?

Causes fissures or cracks Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key importance of moisture in grains?

Serving as an index for various processes like drying and storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended paddy moisture content during the harvesting operation?

20-25% Signup and view all the answers

For mechanical threshing, what is the recommended paddy moisture content?

20-25% Signup and view all the answers

What is the final recommended moisture content for paddy during the drying process?

14% or lower Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended moisture content for long-term seed preservation during storage?

Less than 14% Signup and view all the answers

What method is commonly used for direct determination of paddy moisture content?

Direct measurement using an oven Signup and view all the answers

Which direct method involves keeping a whole grain sample in an air oven at 130°C for 14-16 hours?

Double Stage Methods Signup and view all the answers

What does the Brown-Duvel distillation method directly measure?

Volume of moisture condensed Signup and view all the answers