Postharvest technology of lentil [Lens culinaris]
1993
Tang, J. (Acadian Univ. Wolfville, Nova Scotia (Canada). Food Science Dept.) | Sokhansanj, S. (University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon (Canada). Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering Dept.)
Experiments were undertaken to investigate various physical attributes of lentils and to identify physical factors contributing to the quality of lentil and management during harvest, drying and storage. Most of the physical properties of lentil seeds examined, including dimension, density, seed breakage susceptibility, resistance to airflow and specific heat, were affected by moisture content. Field experiments revealed that swathing and chemical desiccation were effective means of reducing seed moisture content. However, artificial drying is still necessary when wet weather prevails for prolonged periods. Moisture content is the most dominant factor in harvest management. To avoid extensive mechanical damage, the crop should be harvested when the seed moisture content ranges from 14 to 20 (wet basis). In artificial drying, the temperature should be kept below 70 to prevent seed browning and loss of germination
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