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Description: It is universally realized that cereals will mildew in damp storage. In terms of moisture content, the safe maximum for cereals is in the region of 15%, but with other feeding stuffs the figure may be lower, e.g. about 12% for cattle cake and 9.5% for bone meal. Nevertheless these figures all correspond to the same "equilibrium humidity" of 70-75% R.H. If the storage humidity greatly exceeds this figure, the outer layers of bulked material may be expected to take up moisture and develop mold growth. CORN - Corn (Zea mays) is a type of cereal belonging to the grass family (Gramineae), the term "cereals" covering the grain fruits of cultivated grasses (spikes or ears in the case of wheat, rye, barley and corn; panicles in the case of oats and rice). Corn is a monoecious grass species, the female inflorescences (ears of corn) of which are sheathed with long bracts (shucks) and located in the axils of the central stem leaves, while the male inflorescences form large terminal tassels. An ear of corn contains on average 500 - 1000 kernels. Grain size: diameter 5 mm Oil content: 4.2 - 5.4% RYE - Rye (Secale cereale) is a type of cereal belonging to the grass family (Gramineae), the term "cereals" covering the grain fruits of cultivated grasses (spikes or ears in the case of wheat, rye, barley and corn; panicles in the case of oats and rice). It is suspected to have originated in the Caucasus region and reached Europe approx. 3000 years ago. Rye is primarily sown in autumn, when it is known as winter rye, while summer rye is cultivated in spring. On the basis of cultivated area, rye is the least widespread type of cereal. Grain size: diameter 1.5 mm, length 5 mm Oil content: approx. 2%
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