The weight-volume method and the thousand grain mass (TGM) are two procedures for weight loss determination for paddy. These were tested and compared with the results of the total weight loss assessment procedure.
The weight loss derived from the weight-volume method showed significant relationship with storage period. But when compared with the weight loss results of the total weight loss assessment procedure, the weight-volume method results came out to be significantly different.
The weight-volume method could be a good tool in measuring or predicting the estimated loss of stored palay. This method includes losses brought about by all possible nature-caused factors. Refinement of the procedure is therefore necessary for it to become acceptable.
On the other hand, the weight loss generated from the thousand grain mass procedure yielded insignificant relationship with storage period. Thus, it was no longer compared with the results of the total weight loss assessment. The TGM, therefore, cannot be used for weight loss determination of paddy.
The weight loss derived from the weight-volume method showed significant relationship with storage period. But when compared with the weight loss results of the total weight loss assessment procedure, the weight-volume method results came out to be significantly different.
The weight-volume method could be a good tool in measuring or predicting the estimated loss of stored palay. This method includes losses brought about by all possible nature-caused factors. Refinement of the procedure is therefore necessary for it to become acceptable.
On the other hand, the weight loss generated from the thousand grain mass procedure yielded insignificant relationship with storage period. Thus, it was no longer compared with the results of the total weight loss assessment. The TGM, therefore, cannot be used for weight loss determination of paddy.