ANALYSIS OF THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF MAIZE KERNELS IN OVER-RIPE PLANTS

摘要

The effect of varying weather conditions on the moisture content of the maize grain yield was investigated in Martonvasar, Hungary from late August to late September, and from the 3rd third of September to the 1st third of November between 1999 and 2002. In every year a close positive correlation (P=0.1%) could be observed between the moisture content in late September and the rate of drying down in October. Linear regression was used each year to determine the equilibrium moisture content, to whichthe moisture content of kernels returned if they contained less than this quantity of water in late September and harvesting was delayed. In the experimental years this value ranged from 15.24-19.01%.