Corn kernel breakage as a function of grain moisture at harvest in a prairie environment

Abstract

The relationship between grain moisture at harvest and the amount of kernel cracking was evaluated at Brandon, Manitoba. Grain moisture at harvest was closely correlated to percentage kernel cracking. Least amount of kernel cracking occurred with grain moisture ranging from 16.7% for K730 to 22.1% for 3979. Key words: Maize, kernel breakage, grain moisture