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IMPROVE US PEANUT COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ENHANCING TECHNOLOGY

Objective

Improve the competitive position of US peanuts in a global market by reducing losses in quality and value due to changes in a) foreign material, b) moisture content c) kernel size distribution, and d) aflatoxin contamination during post harvest transportation, curing, storage, and handling. Develop methods to objectively measure peanut quality factors that may be used in directing peanuts into specific market applications based on detailed quality specifications.

Investigators
Butts C L
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2002
End date
2004
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6604-41430-001-00D
Accession number
406522
Categories
Mycotoxins
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
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