RESPIRATION OF WHOLE AND DEHULLED SUNFLOWERSEED AND OF FLAXSEED

The effects of various moisture contents on carbon dioxide production of whole and dehulled sunflowerseed and of flaxseed were studied. The safe moisture limit for straight grading of whole, undamaged sunflowerseed intended for bulk storage was estimated to be 9.5%; for dehulled sunflowerseed it appears that 6% must be regarded as a maximum moisture for safe storage.