Evaluation Of Storage Strategies In Order To Curb Postharvest Losses Of Breadfruit Seeds In Nigeria (Treculia Africana)
ABSTRACT
Information on postharvest preservation strategies of stored
breadfruit seeds are limited in Nigeria. The recent study was conducted to
evaluate the effectiveness of postharvest storage strategies of breadfruit
seeds in the country. The experiment consist of six treatment (2) metal silos,
(2) rubber drum and (2) bags. Each among the storage container contains either
alligator pepper or bitter cola as preservatives. Ambient temperature, relative
humidity, moisture content, percentage weight loss of seed, presence of insects
per treatment, proximate analysis and mineral content were determined during
the two months of storage. Results shows that storage strategies such as silo
with alligator pepper led to a significantly lower insect population compared
to the control. Besides, use of silo also results in a significantly lower seed
weight loss compared to control.The present result demonstrate the potential of
preserving stored breadfruit without relying on synthetic insecticide but by
using bitter cola and alligator pepper as preservatives. We recommend that
metal silos and alligator should be promoted for use by farmers for postharvest
preservation of their stored breadfruit.
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CHIMA, U (2021). Evaluation Of Storage Strategies In Order To Curb Postharvest Losses Of Breadfruit Seeds In Nigeria (Treculia Africana). Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-storage-strategies-in-order-to-curb-postharvest-losses-of-breadfruit-seeds-in-nigeria-treculia-africana-7-2
UDEH, CHIMA. "Evaluation Of Storage Strategies In Order To Curb Postharvest Losses Of Breadfruit Seeds In Nigeria (Treculia Africana)" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 19 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-storage-strategies-in-order-to-curb-postharvest-losses-of-breadfruit-seeds-in-nigeria-treculia-africana-7-2. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
UDEH, CHIMA. "Evaluation Of Storage Strategies In Order To Curb Postharvest Losses Of Breadfruit Seeds In Nigeria (Treculia Africana)". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 19 Nov. 2021. Web. 24 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-storage-strategies-in-order-to-curb-postharvest-losses-of-breadfruit-seeds-in-nigeria-treculia-africana-7-2 >.
UDEH, CHIMA. "Evaluation Of Storage Strategies In Order To Curb Postharvest Losses Of Breadfruit Seeds In Nigeria (Treculia Africana)" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 24 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-storage-strategies-in-order-to-curb-postharvest-losses-of-breadfruit-seeds-in-nigeria-treculia-africana-7-2