Keep damage to kernels to a minimum. Use caution in blending lots of maize that differ substantially in either quality or moisture content. Do not blend maize of 20 percent moisture with 10 percent maize in the belief that the mixed batch will equalize overall at 15 percent. It will not unless the mixing is unusually thorough. After the maize has been dried to a moisture level adequate for storage, provide sufficient air flow to bring the maize to a uniform temperature.
Check maize regularly for moisture, heat, mold, insects or off odors.
Follow good sanitation practices, good insect control, and disease control practices. Acknowledgements The project dedication and very gracious hostpitality of Mrs. Dara Buangsuwon and Mr. Prawat Tanboon-ek is gratefully acknowledged. Many thanks are also extended to Mrs. Kanjana Bhudasam for assistance in many ways. The friendly cooperation of all the laboratory personnel was much appreciated. Special thanks also go to Mr. Prachop's secretary for her efficient typing of this report.