Resources Tagged: Stored Seed Pests

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  1. Vacuum-Sealing Options for Storing Seeds

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    2019-01-07 Two broad categories of seeds exist, referred to as recalcitrant and orthodox. The former must be kept moist and planted soon after they are collected; large-seeded fruits such as mango and avocado are typical examples. The second type of seeds are discussed in this document. Orthodox seeds are...
    Seed Storage Vacuum Sealing Seed Saving Seed Bank Stored seed pests

  2. Effect of Insecticidal Plant Materials on the Quality of Stored Maize Grains

    2004-01-01 This article reports on the effects of ground powders of two tropical plants, Lantana camara L. and Tephrosia vogelii Hook. It looked atthe level of insect damage and the grain quality parameters of stored maize were evaluated for five months. Various page numbers, illustrated
    Stored seed pests Maize Pest Control

  3. Low Oxygen Methods for Insect Control in Seeds

    2020-01-27 This article summarizes several methods with which I have experimented to control various types of weevils in stored seed. Seed containers can range in size from small jars to barrels/drums, but must be airtight for these techniques to work. The techniques are relevant for seeds being stored for...
    Pest Control Seed Storage Seed Saving Seed technology Seed Treatment Stored seed pests Seed Systems

  4. Local Treatments and Vacuum Sealing as Novel Control Strategies for Stored Seed Pests in the Tropics

    Agronomy for Sustainable Development Brian Lawrence, Abram Bicksler, Kimberly Duncan Abstract : Prevention of pests while maintaining viable seed during storage is often challenging for smallholder farmers in the tropics and subtropics. Investment in costly technologies or storage equipment is...
    Bruchids Vacuum Sealing Lablab Stored seed pests Seed Storage Crop Diversity Germplasm