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Review Article of Radio Frequency and Microwave Heating Treatment to Disinfest Kutu Beras in Malaysian Rice
Review Article of Radio Frequency and Microwave Heating Treatment to Disinfest Kutu Beras in Malaysian Rice
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2017-12-11
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Siti Zulaika Abdul Nyzam
Rosemizi Abd Rahim
Hasliza A Rahim @ Samsuddin
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This article presents the basic principle of radio frequency (RF) and microwave heating and its application in agricultural sector specifically to control rice insects for storage purpose. Experiment findings of the past few years are highlighted according to the heating mechanism which influence the response of rice and insect exposed to the microwave field.