African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 3 (7), pp. 362-365, July 2004
ISSN 1684–5315 © 2004 Academic Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Comparative study of storage methods of maize grains in South Western Nigeria

S. A. Olakojo* and T.A. Akinlosotu

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B.5029, Moor Plantation. Ibadan, Nigeria

*Corresponding author. E-mail Saolakojo@softhome.net or Saolakojo@yahoo.co.uk

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Accepted 7 April 2004

Laboratory experiment was conducted to assess the efficacy of different storage methods of maize grains in Ibadan (a humid tropical ecology) between year 2002 and 2003. The results shows that storage methods (SM), treatment (Tr), SM x Variety (V) and Tr x V interactions were highly significant for numbers of undamaged maize grains (P<0.05). Second order interaction  (SM x Tr x V) was highly significant for undamaged maize grains, while first and second order interaction were also highly significant for initial kernel weight, kernel  weight loss, remained kernel weight (RKW), percentage weight loss, tolerance level, as well as number of insects pest responsible for the damage.