Recent advances in cover and plinth (CAP) and on-farm storage

Now a days storing grain for short duration in cover and plinth (CAP) storage is followed in India. These CAP storages were also used when insufficient indoor spaces were available. Various studies and research were conducted around the world to improve large scale grain storage for on-farm, open and short duration grain storage. Present study compiles important and relevant research in cover and plinth and on-farm storage. This paper discusses the suitability of hermetic bags in cover and plinth and on-farm storage for effective controlling the insect species for three to four months and for monitoring the system of storing grain in CAP storage. The studies demonstrate that the temporary grain storage in polyethylene bags does not lead to grain quality loss compared to the conventional storage.