What should be the moisture content of the seed if it is stored for long term ........

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What should be the moisture content of the seed if it is stored for long term?

12-16%

15-18%

3-5 %

6-8%

11-13%

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Explanation:

Seed should have optimum moisture content for storage - Long term storage - 6 - 8 %, Short term storage - 10 – 13%. The seed moisture content (mc) is the amount of water in the seed. It is usually expressed as a percentage on wet weight basis in any seed-testing laboratory. The seed moisture content is the most vital parameter, which influence the seed quality and storage life of the seed.