Postharvest loss is a serious problem in rice, and the loss during storage period can account
for the majority of the postharvest loss. Traditional methods of storing paddy rice are …

Landraces have developed over time, through adaptation to their natural and maternal
growing environment and originated by adaptive responses to local habitats. The objective …

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) provides nutritional, economic and health benefits.
Ghana has introduced the first four commercial varieties for adoption. Maintaining seed …

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is consumed by over 200 million people in Sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA). CSIR-Crops Research Institute in 2016 officially released the first four …

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) has been introduced in Ghana for cultivation;
however, yields on farmers' fields are low due to poor seed health quality resulting in poor …

This study aims to quantify the seed germination response of six tomato landraces to
temperature; predict future climate changes relative to the baseline period (1980–2009) for …

Ricebean is valued for its nutritional content and as a legume, it provides soil health benefits
which is an essential element in farming systems. Long storage of its seeds affects the seed …

Seed deterioration starts directly after a crop has attained the physiological maturity stage.
The process of seed deterioration could be linked with some physiological changes, such as …

Abstract Background and Objective: The high post-harvest losses of grain ranging between
35 and 46% are attributed to the adverse weather conditions that favour growth of a number …