Seed Production of Vegetable, Tuber and Spice Crops (2+1)

Definition-Seed drying

• Removal or elimination of moisture from the seed to the required level is called drying.
  
• Drying of seeds is done by following methods:
1. Sun drying(Natural Drying)
2. Forced air drying (Mechanical drying)
3. Use of desiccants (Chemical) for drying