Question

98 POINTS QUESTION!!!!!!! (NO COPYING NOR FALSE INCORRECT ANSWERS)

(a) List the various factors which are responsible for loss of stored food grains.
(b) How these factors affect the produce?
(c) What can be done to prevent this loss ?

Answer 1

various factors are the natural disasters, microorganisms attack, etc.They digradise their quality. By putting them in safe places this can be prevented.

Answer 2

Hey !!!! ^_^

Here is your answer

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⏩⏩A) Factors responsible for loss of grains, during storage and production are:

        (a) Biotic factors like rodents, pests, insects, etc.

        (b) Abiotic factors like temperature, humidity, moisture, etc.


⏩B) Combination of both biotic and abiotic factors causes :

             (i) infestation of insects

             (ii) weight loss

             (iii) poor germination ability

             (iv) degradation in quality

             (v) discolouration

             (vi) poor market price


⏩ C) The storage room should be dry and moisture free. It should be packed with no windows as birds cannot harm the grains. If it is stored in a container for householder use,the container should be dry and you can put some turmeric and neem leaves to avoid bacteria.

I hope it will help u!!

Thnq for asking this question ☺️✌️