Abstract
Quality of maize grains (Variety: Bako Hybrid-660, BH-660) stored in two storage containers ( Gombisa and Sacks) for 180 days was studied in two agro ecologies: intermediate (IAE)- and lowland (LAE) of Jimma zone, Ethiopia. Crude protein, crude fat, dry matter, total carbohydrate and ash contents were influenced significantly by storage periods in Gombisa ( p 0.05). Grains stored in Gombisa under IAE showed significantly lower dry matter and total carbohydrate contents than in Sacks. The study showed maize grain quality deteriorations in Gombisa because of favorable moisture, relative humidity and temperature conditions for maize weevil ( Sitophillus zeamais ) and angoumois grain moth ( Sitotroga cerealella ) attacks during 180 days of storage. Keywords: Agro-ecologies, Chemical composition, Gombisa , Maize grain quality Sack
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