Question

1. How does moisture damage the stored crops?​

Answer 1

Answer:

High moisture content leads to storage problems because it encourages fungal and insect problems, respiration and germination. However, moisture content in the growing crop is naturally high and only starts to decrease as the crop reaches maturity and the grains are drying.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Grain that is too wet when stored is at high risk for rapid deterioration and spoilage. Grain that's too dry is subject to damage during handling. That makes it more susceptible to insects and molds during storage. Shrinkage also results when grain is too dry.