Rice (Oriza sativa L.) is one of t

Rice (Oriza sativa L.) is one of the major staple cereals of the
world and due to its high level of nutritional attributes like protein,
minerals and vitamins, it has attained equal importance as wheat.
Approximately 75% of world population and 60% of South Asians’ food intake consists of rice.

For the continuous supply of this staple food throughout the year, harvested rice has to be
stored safely for months.