Growers should be provided with tools to make informed decisions and select appropriate drying strategies to minimize spoilage risk, ensure timely and uniform drying with optimum quality, and high energy efficiency. In-bin natural air drying, high temperature drying and combination drying will be investigated. The purpose is to develop wheat storage and handling guidelines for Alberta climatic conditions for increased energy efficiency, timely and uniform drying and optimum milling and baking quality of dried wheat. These storage and handling guidelines will be also useful in postharvest preservation of other major cereal grains, oil seeds and pulses.

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