Mr.Y, a farmer has kept heaps of seeds to be packed for future use in a room. His children while playing poured water on to the seeds. A) As a student of biology suggest the measures to be taken before storage and why? B) What is the significance of seeds for a farmer?
Answers
A) Measures to store seeds are as follows :
• The storing place should be clean and insect free.
Because,the dirt or insect ,can easily contaminate the seeds.
• The storing place should be dry.
Because, environmental moisture can cause unwanted seed germination which will make the seeds useless for the future usage.
• The storing place should not be extremely cold or extremely hot.
Because, extreme temperatures can damage the germination capabilities of a seed.
B) The main job of a farmer is harvesting different types of crops, vegetables and other agricultural products.
And all of these agricultural products are produced from the seeds. Which means seed is one of the mandatory raw materials for the agriculture.
And that's why seeds are extremely important for the farmers.
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Explanation:
- Measures to be taken before the storage of seeds is done :
- Storage should be done away from sunlight to prevent seed germination.
- Seeds should be properly desiccated (moisture removed), as water can promote the growth of micro-organisms like bacteria and fungi.
- They should be kept in cool conditions to prevent spoilage or loss of viability of the seeds due to high temperature.
- The seeds should be stored in sterile conditions (free of pests and germs), to prevent their spoilage.