Fungal spoilage of stored grains may occur when activity of water (aw) in cereal grain
exceeds a critical limit enabling mould growth. Because it is not feasible to maintain all parts …

Fungi contamination in stored food grains is a global concern and affects the food
economics directly and indirectly. Fungi invasion causes loss of germination, hot spot …

Cereal grains are the most important food staples for human beings and livestock animals.
They can be processed into various types of food and feed products such as bread, pasta …

Microorganisms are ubiquitously present in terrestrial ecosystems from which they are
disseminated and contaminate plant communities. The ripening seed is no exception and is …

Some of the microorganisms present in cereals constitute a potential problem since their
development may alter the properties of the grains, and the mycotoxins produced by some …

Canola, Brassica napus L., is a major oilseed crop that has various uses in the food, feed,
and industrial sectors. It is one of the most widely produced and consumed oilseeds in the …

Safe storage guidelines are needed for all common grains at expected moisture contents
and temperatures during storage. This would give information to the farmers for scheduling …

With the growth of the global market for quality grains, the concerns over grain quality and its
best monetary value also increased. This situation urged the grain management industry …

Among the risks that the changing climate trends pose to various sectors, the effect of
climate change on grain storage is an overlooked concept. The paper reviews the effect of …

Highlights•Respiration of corn depends on moisture content and temperature.•O 2 seems to
affect respiration only at low concentrations (around 1%).•Respiration rate substantially …