Innovations in Grain Storage, Handling, and Processing
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 1215
Editors
Interests: grain storage; silo unloading; numerical simulation; granular flows; foods safety
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Interests: sustainable agriculture; fruit quality; non-destructive detection; machine learning; equipment for detection
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Interests: agricultural equipment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Grain production relies critically on the efficiency and sustainability of post-harvest operations. Innovations in storage, handling, and processing are essential to reduce post-harvest losses, preserve nutritional quality, ensure food safety, and optimise resource utilisation. Nevertheless, the sector continues to face considerable challenges, including spoilage caused by pests and microbial contamination, quality degradation during storage and transport, high processing losses, and a shortage of integrated smart technologies for real-time monitoring and control.
This Special Issue, "Innovations in Grain Storage, Handling, and Processing," aims to collate cutting-edge research and technological breakthroughs that address critical challenges in the field. We invite researchers to contribute to the following areas: intelligence monitoring and control systems, material handling during processing, quality detection and improvement in storage equipment, and low-loss milling technologies. Submissions exploring the application of artificial intelligence, IoT sensors, and data analytics for predictive quality assessment are also highly encouraged.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses interdisciplinary research bridging agricultural science, food engineering, and mechanical engineering. We invite submissions of original research, comprehensive reviews, and perspective articles covering a wide range of grains, including but not limited to cereals, pulses, and oilseeds. By fostering an exchange of innovative ideas and solutions, this Special Issue aims to contribute significantly to building a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable grain production system for the future.
Dr. Yanlong Han
Dr. Yang Liu
Prof. Dr. Anqi Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- agricultural products processing
- quality inspection
- numerical simulation
- granular flows
- automated management
- mechanism analysis
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