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Evaluation of Zeolite Beads Technology for Drying Vegetable Seeds to low Moisture Content prior to Long-term Storage in Nepal

Khanal Arjun(1) Paudel Pratima(2) 1 Project Coordinator/Research Associate at Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED) (E-mail: arjunkhanal15@gmail.com) 2 Data entry officer at Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED) (E-mail: Paudelpratima10@yahoo.com) Abstract Seed drying beads are modified ceramic materials (aluminum silicates or “zeolites”) that specifically absorb and hold water molecules very tightly in their microscopic pores. The beads will continue to absorb water until all of their pores are filled, up to 20 to 25% of their initial weight. Seven experiments were carried out using zeolite seed Drying Beads® to dry ... Διαβάστε περισσότερα