Optimizing milling quality of combine-harvested paddy: The impact of pre-drying temperature and intermediate storage duration

Allameh, Alireza

doi:10.22104/ift.2026.8062.2261

Optimizing milling quality of combine-harvested paddy: The impact of pre-drying temperature and intermediate storage duration

نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی

نویسنده

Alireza Allameh

Scientific Staff, Rice Research Institute of Iran

10.22104/ift.2026.8062.2261

چکیده

Combine harvesting has become widespread in northern Iran, improving efficiency but creating bottlenecks in drying capacity. This often leads to delayed drying and intermediate storage of high-moisture paddy, risking quality deterioration. This study investigated the effects of pre-drying temperature and storage duration on the milling quality of Hashemi rice, a major Iranian variety. Freshly harvested paddy (~20% moisture, w.b.) was pre-dried in a recirculating dryer at 40, 50, or 60 °C to 15% moisture, then stored for 15, 30, or 45 days before undergoing final drying in a conventional batch dryer to 8.5% moisture. A factorial experiment based on a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with five replications was conducted. Results showed that both pre-drying temperature and storage duration significantly affected head rice yield (HRY) and grain fissure percentage (p < 0.01). Increasing the pre-drying temperature from 40 °C to 60 °C reduced HRY by approximately 2% and increased fissures by 3%. Similarly, extending storage from 15 to 45 days reduced HRY by 2.6% and increased fissures by 4.7%. Milling recovery was not significantly affected. These findings highlight that high-temperature pre-drying and prolonged intermediate storage negatively impact grain integrity. To optimize milling quality, it is recommended to use moderate pre-drying temperatures (≤40 °C) and minimize the time between pre- and final drying stages.

چکیده تصویری

Optimizing milling quality of combine-harvested paddy: The impact of pre-drying temperature and intermediate storage duration

تازه های تحقیق

· Pre-drying temperature significantly affects head rice yield and grain fissuring.

· Increasing pre-drying temperature from 40 to 60 °C reduced head rice yield by ~2%.

· Prolonged intermediate storage (up to 45 days) increased grain fissure percentage by 4.7%.

· Milling recovery was not significantly influenced by drying temperature or storage duration.

· Moderate pre-drying temperature (≤40 °C) and minimal storage optimize milling quality.

کلیدواژه‌ها

Paddy drying

head rice yield

grain fissure

intermediate storage

drying temperature

post-harvest quality

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