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Different forms of processed barley (ground, flake and crushed) formed the material of the study. Feed samples were stored at 4 °C, 22 °C and 32 °C for 90 days. During the research, chemical, microbiological and microscopic analyzes were carried out on feed samples. As a result of the research, it was determined that feed storage time, storage temperature and feed form were statistically significant on the dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), eter extract (EE), crude ash (CA), crude fiber (CF) and starch values of feeds (P <0.001). Feed form had an effect on the microbial composition of feeds and the least affected feed was detected in flake form. In the study, the yeast and entobacteria contents of feeds stored at 4 oC and 22 oC increased depending on the time (P <0.001). Within the scope of the study, it was not possible to detect molds in the measurements made with a microscope. In this respect, we can say that the stereo microscope can be used especially in studies with long storage times. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was carried out to determine the effects of seed storage at constant temperature of +4°C for 8, 20, 32 and 44 months on seed yield and yield related characteristics in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cvs Karaca°ehir-90, aahin-90 and Yunus-90 under different environmental conditions in Samsun and Sinop provinces, in 2004. Field experiments were setup in 3 different environments showing differences in terms of soil texture, seedbed moisture content and temperature during the seedling emergence. Duration of seedling emergence, optimum flowering and pod setting, plant height, first pod height, pod number per plant showed highly significant differences among growing environments. Significant differences were found among bean cultivars for optimum flowering and pod setting, first pod height and pod number per plant. It was determined that seed storage duration affected duration of seedling emergence, pod number per plant and seed yield. Seed yield obtained from 44 months storaged seeds was found to be significantly lower than that from the other storage durations. It was concluded that common bean seeds may be stored safely at +4°C until 32 months and seeding rate should be increased to compensate reducing seedling emergence when seeds 44 months old and over are required to use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]