Recently, it is frequently used in the seed storage research, not only for ideal range of seed moisture content, but also
supplying the satisfied drying rate, both of which play an important role in seed experiment. During 4 days, M. suaveolens seeds were dried from the initial MC 80 g • kg-1 to about 50 g • kg-1, which was considered as the critical moisture content for seed storage. And the seed MC was decreased to 18 g • kg-1 after 14 days, and reduced little when they were further dried
(Fig. 1).