Effect of differential maturity of paddy grains in a panicle on their milling quality.

Desikachar, H. S. R. and Bhashyam, M. K. and Ranganath, K. A. and Mahadevappa, M. (1973) Effect of differential maturity of paddy grains in a panicle on their milling quality. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 24 (8). 893-896, 7 ref..

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Abstract

Branches of paddy panicles were divided into 4 equal parts and grains collected from each part separately. Moisture content at harvest and milling breakage after shade drying of grains to 12-13% moisture were determined. Average moisture content of grains gradually increased while milling quality generally suffered in grains from the top first quarter to the last quarter at the bottom. The same trend was found when the grains in the top quarter were compared with those to the rest of the panicle. The proportion of sun-checked grains was highest in the top fractions at all stages of maturity. The grains at the top also had a tendency to shed easily from the panicle. At early stages of maturity milling breakage of grains in lower portions of panicles was high perhaps due to immaturity and softness.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	RICE-; maturity & milling quality of paddy
Subjects:	600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 21 Cereals > 01 Rice 600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 04 Milling
Divisions:	Grain Science and Technology
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	17 Nov 2014 11:59
Last Modified:	17 Nov 2014 11:59
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/7186

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