Question

It is necessary to dry the harvested food grains before storage. Explain in detail. (3 marks)

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Answer 1

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Yes,it is necessary to dry the harvested food grains before storage. If freshly harvested grains (seeds) are stored without drying,they may got spoilt or attack by organisms, losing their germination capacity. Hence, before storing them the grains are properly dried in the sun to reduce the moisture in them. This prevents attack by insects, pests, fungi and bacteria.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Yes it is necessary to dry the harvested food grains before storage otherwise due to moisture presence, it can be contaminated with pests and can get damaged.