Importance of Dehumidified Seed Cold Storage - Mech-Air Industries

 Are your seeds suffering from growth retardation due to improper drying? Is there a loss of viability during seed storage? Is fungal growth reducing the shelf life of your stored seeds?

Improper drying and storage of seeds is the main cause!

Seeds are hygroscopic in nature and tend to suffer loss in germination potential due to the relative humidity and moisture content. Uncontrolled temperature and moisture lead to:

• Microbial growth

• Toxin production 

• Discolouration of seeds

Mech-Air’s dehumidified seed cold storage is an ideal and economic solution for seed cultivators, seed banks and warehouse owners.  

The Importance of Seed Storage 

A variety of seeds can be stored for consumption or processing in future. The main objective of such storage is to protect the seeds from fire, water, insects and rodents. The seeds are also preserved for sowing at a later stage or can also be used for genetic experiments. When seeds are used for such purposes they must be protected from loss in germination potential. Three important factors that determine the shelf life of seeds:

• Storage temperature

• Relative humidity of surrounding air

• The moisture content of seed during storage 

Maintains seed viability and vigour for restoration purposes  

Seed storage is a common feature of successful seed production and marketing operations. If you wish to store seeds for a longer period. i.e 6 months to 10 years, it is important, to condition the storage environment. The higher the moisture content of the seed, the more they are adversely affected by the temperature. 

Improve seed storage with Mech-Air’s Dehumidifiers

Mech-Air Industries is a leading supplier of dehumidification equipment. Our dehumidified cold rooms keep the air dry around the seeds so that they can absorb the excess moisture that can lead to fungus growth. The cold rooms help achieve low humidity levels for seeds by absorbing moisture from the air as a vapour. 

Benefits of Dehumidifiers

Here are a few benefits of Mech-Air’s dehumidified seed cold storage:

• Long working life

• Fire resistant

• Waterproof

• Highly spacious

Ensuring safe seed cold storage 

Mech-Air’s moisture-free seed storage is ideal for storing seeds in bulk quantity. Additionally, it has a proper lighting system that helps avoid rat attacks. Our modular cold room seed storage is fabricated by deft professionals. 

We are here to assist you!

Mech-Air’s list of most valued clients includes the Seed Research Laboratory of the government and many well-known private seed companies. If you are looking for a dehumidified seed cold storage manufacturer or supplier, contact Mech-Air Industries.