Enhancing Stored Wheat Shelf Life: Advances in Storage Technologies, Integrated Pest Management, and Climate‐Responsive Approaches

ABSTRACT Recent advances in agricultural production and storage systems have contributed to a significant enhancement in annual wheat production and preservation, aimed at satisfying increasing consumer demands. Despite such potential developments, there are still significant post‐harvest losses in stored wheat, induced by destructive pests, grain moisture content, and proliferation of fungi. This review discussed recent innovations in wheat storage, comprising hermetic storage, biological pest control, modified atmosphere technologies, smart IoT/AI‐enabled storage systems, and drying techniques, as well as other environment‐friendly compounds, such as inert dusts, desiccants, and botanicals, which collectively extend wheat shelf life and reduce post‐harvest losses. Emphasis is given on the integrated application of these technologies, together with an IPM approach that combines preventive storage measures, regular monitoring, biological controls, and minimal chemical use, to develop an efficient, durable, and sustainable wheat storage system. The review also focuses on the impact of climate change on wheat storage systems as well as how the storage systems could be adjusted to accommodate these complications. In view of recent research and technological advances, this paper highlights the importance of various innovative approaches including IPM, for the maintenance of stored wheat quality to ensure food security, sustainability, and adaptation to climate change.