African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of soaking on moisture: Dependent mechanical properties of some selected grains essential to design of grain drinks processing machine

Gana, I. M.
  • Gana, I. M.
  • Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State Nigeria.
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Peter, A. I.
  • Peter, A. I.
  • Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State Nigeria.
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Gbabo, A.
  • Gbabo, A.
  • Engineering Department, National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi-Bida, Niger State, Nigeria.
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Anuonye, J. C.
  • Anuonye, J. C.
  • Engineering Department, National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi-Bida, Niger State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 05 February 2014
  •  Accepted: 16 April 2014
  •  Published: 16 May 2014

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