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| Title: | Indigenous grain structures and methods of storage |
| Authors: | Nagnur, Shobha
Channal, Geeta
Channamma, N |
| Keywords: | Indigenous grain storage structures
Indigenous grain storage
Traditional grain storage methods |
| Issue Date: | Jan-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.7: A01F25/00 |
| Abstract: | The present study was undertaken to identify the various
indigenous grain storage structures and the methods of storing grains in these
structures in Dharwad district of Karnataka state. The storage structures were
found to vary depending upon the climatic conditions and rainfall. The study
revealed the use of Kanaja / Galagi, a bamboo structure very common
in paddy growing areas. Sandaka is a
wooden structure used to store smaller quantities of grains especially pulses
for household consumption. Kothi is a
proper room for storing large quantities of grains. Utranis are mud pots for storing small quantity of grains. Hagevu is an underground storage
structure used to store large quantity of grains, common in the dry agro
climatic zone where moisture level is low. Of the storage methods used, the
study revealed the use of natural products like neem leaves, ash, smearing of
cooking oil, salt, Bengal gram leaves, turmeric, garlic, chilly seeds and
castor seeds for effective storage. Rural folk have designed their own
structures and methods for storing grains with locally available materials.
These eco-friendly and safe storage structures in use since a very long period
have withstood the test of time. |
| Page(s): | 114-117 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.05(1) [January 2006]
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