Benefit cost ratio of different storage bags used for control of aflatoxins in dry chillies

Abstract

The experimental results on storage of dry chillies in different storage bags against Aspergillus flavus showed that the benefit cost ratio calculated for all the treatments showed that triple layer PICS bag at 6 months storage period has highest benefit cost ratio (1.10) followed by triple layer PICS bag at 4 months storage period (1.05) and triple layer PICS bag at 2 months storage compared to all other types of storage bags used for storage. So, the farmers are encouraged to use the PICS bags for safe storage of dry chillies for efficient control of aflatoxin and maintenance of seed quality.