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Seed dormancy period
This is a physiological state where seeds fail to germinate even under favorable environmental conditions until specific internal maturation processes are compl...
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Agronomist dictionary
Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.
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Shrinkage
The process of weight and volume loss in agricultural products caused by the evaporation of moisture during storage, drying, or transportation.
Storage and economics
Specific air flow rate
The amount of air delivered per unit of time relative to the volume or mass of agricultural produce being processed or stored.
Storage and economics
Specific fuel consumption
This is a measure of the amount of fuel used to complete a specific unit of agricultural work, such as per hectare of tilled land or per tonne of harvested crop...
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Starch content
The proportion of starch in a tuber (%); determines the culinary type of the variety.
Storage and economics
Storability
The intrinsic ability of harvested fruits, vegetables, or seeds to maintain their quality, nutritional value, and marketable appearance during a specific storag...
Storage and economics
Storage moisture content
This is the amount of water present in grains or seeds that determines their stability and prevents deterioration during storage.
Storage and economics
Stored product pests
Insects and mites that infest stored grains, processed food products, and seeds in warehouses, grain elevators, and storage facilities.