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improved by fine tuning the scanning frequencies, opti-
mizing the area of parallel-plates, and also by improving
the accuracy of the Soxhlet method.
4. Conclusion
This nondestructive and rapid method would be useful to
the peanut breeders and the industry, for initial screening
of the newly developed varieties in detecting the TOC
levels. This is a physical method, and involves no chemi-
cal process that is cumbersome and time consuming. The
CI meter is a relatively low-cost instrument within the
reach of the peanut farmer and industry. This informa-
tion could be useful in categorizing the peanut varieties
for appropriate usage. Knowing the TOC of the different
breeds would help the breeders to quickly determine the
suitability of the varieties for large scale plantation.
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