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Measuring moisture content in drying

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Paddy should be dried to safe moisture content within 24 hours after harvesting to avoid damage and deterioration. Improper drying and storage practices lead to low grain or seed quality.

Read: What are the problems related to incomplete or untimely drying or storage of paddy? 

Table: Comparison of methods used in measuring moisture content for drying

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      • How to determine the EMC
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