Microwave Drying of Rangeland Forage Samples
Schuman GE and Rauzi F. 1981. Microwave Drying of Rangeland Forage Samples. Journal of Range Management. 34(5):426-428
This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of microwave drying with that of conventional forced-air oven of rangeland forage species. The data show that a microwave oven can dry grass forage samples for biomass productions estimates without significantly affecting their nitrogen or phosphorus levels. Drying in a microwave for 10 minutes was comparable to drying in a forces air oven at 55d C for 24 hours.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Schuman, Gerald; Rauzi, Frank
- Units
- SODN
- Keywords
- Biomass, grass forage, Methods (General Laboratory), Microwave drying