Effect of Location and Storage on Protein and Nonprotein Nitrogen Content of Pulses from Three Regions of Andhra Pradesh

The first major attempt to assess the post harvest losses in India was made by an expert committee appointed by Government of India in I96S According to the committee the total loss to post harvest grain at all stages was estimated to be 9 33 per cent Storage losses recorded in pulses alone accounied to five per cent and they are more when compared with the storage losses of other grains. These storage losses mainly occur due to unscientific storing, rodents, insects and microorganisms. Although the farmer is conscious of the value of grains to him, storage hygiene is as poor as his living conditions. This coupled with the fact that food stores provide undisturbed shelter favourable environment and abundant food supply, pave the way for infestation by insects and their multiplication to reach explosive levels within short period.