Question

Explain how abiotic factors spoil foodgrains

Answer 1

Answer:

abiotic factors which spoil food grains are wind,over rain,floods,droughts,cyclones,etc.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Various abiotic factors associated with damage to food grains are:  

1. Temperature: If food is stored at lower temperature, then enzymes, insects and the other micro-organisms, which spoil the food, become less active. The damage to the stored food is decreased.

2. Moisture: For safe storage of food grains, it is essential that the moisture in the food grains should not be more than 14% by weight.

3. Humidity: Growth of moulds and fungi in food grains takes place due to humidity of air.

4. Material of the container: Food grains should not be stored in lead container, because lead is a toxic metal.