Comparative studies on the artificial drying of normal and semi-naked beans (Vicia faba L.)

Small-scale tests were carried out to compare the drying behaviour of beans (Vicia faba L.), which had been bred with part of the seed coat missing, with that of normal beans possessing intact testas. Results showed drying behaviour for the ‘semi-naked’ and normal types to be similar, irrespective of whether the drying was started when the beans were very moist at 35–45% moisture content or moderately moist at around 20% moisture content.