Abstract:
This study aimed to determine the storage performance of kenaf seeds and type of
container used during storage. Study also aimed to Find out the probable causes of seed
deterioration. The experiments were conducted from December 2004 to June 2005. Results
revealed that tin container was found less permeable to moisture transmission compared with
jute sack and tin container also retained higher seed quality attributes throughout the storage
period. Results from the experiments on biochemical basis of seed deterioration showed that
no appreciable difference of sugar content was detected in fresh seeds and seeds those were
stored in airtight tin container. But significant increase of sugar content in all genotype was
recorded when seeds were stored in jute sack. Again after storage in jute sack, signiFicant
decrease of protein content was observed in all genotype but no appreciable change was
recorded in seeds stored in tin container
