Getreide und Ölsaaten lagern

The proper storage of grains and oilseeds plays a significant role in preserving the substance and quality of the stored goods, enabling their use as high-quality food or feed. Moisture and temperature in the grain, as well as in the air between the grains, shape the climate in the bulk during the storage period, together with the composition of the atmosphere. They determine the biological, chemical, and physical activities in the heap (respiration, microorganism growth, spoilage, etc.) and are therefore important criteria for the storage stability of the goods as well as the necessary preservation methods. The standard work on grain storage is now available in its third, completely revised and expanded edition. Practical and illustrative, featuring numerous images, graphics, tables, and examples, this book provides the essential knowledge for the proper storage of grains and oilseeds. It initially introduces the fundamentals and the temperature and moisture exchange between the grain bulk and the environment, before addressing the principles of various cleaning, storage, ventilation, cooling, and drying processes. Other important topics include effective stock protection and the assessment of the cost-effectiveness of preservation and storage methods.