Question

Name any four factores responsible for loss of grains during storage.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Both biotic and abiotic factors are responsible for the loss of stored grains. Abiotic factors include improper temperature of store house, humidity ofair and high moisture content of the grains. Improper containers used for storage also cause loss of grains. Biotic factors include insect infusion, mites, birds, rodents, diseases caused by microorganisms and enzymatic actions occuring within food grains