December 2018

Selection, characterization and identification of smokes from different biomass materials as a medium for modifying the atmosphere for stored grain

In developing countries, losses of stored grains due to insect pests are significant. Modified atmosphere (MA) storage is one of the strategies to minimize impact of the pests. This work aimed to identify a biomass material for generating smoke having high concentrations of CO and CO2 to create a MA in stored grains. Smokes from seven biomass were characterized in terms of CO, CO2, NO and O2 composition. Results showed...

Author(s): Yetenayet B. Tola, Obsuman D. Muleta and Werner C. Hofacker