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The Effect of Microwave Drying Parameters on the Germination of Wheat Seeds

Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org

Citation:  2012 Dallas, Texas, July 29 - August 1, 2012  121336994.(doi:10.13031/2013.41726)
Authors:   Mohamed Hemis, Ruplal Choudhary, Dennis G Watson
Keywords:   Wheat drying, Germination rate, Microwave drying, Mathematical modeling

In order to prevent germination damage of harvested wheat seeds, faster drying techniques are preferred. Microwave drying is considered an energy efficient technique to achieve this goal. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of microwave (MW) drying on germination of wheat, using a domestic microwave oven.

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