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This document summarizes a study on post-harvest weight losses of yams during storage. The study tested two aspects: 1) comparing storage in pits, sheds, and traditional open barns, finding that pits and sheds reduced losses by 12% over 6 months by protecting from sun and rain; 2) testing regular sprout removal, which reduced losses equally over 5-6 months storage, with a 12% reduction for one cultivar over 6 months. Overall losses were mainly from sprout growth and weight reduction after sprouting, dependi

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M Fariz Zakly

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