Question

what are the factors which may be responsible for losses of grains during storage?

Answer 1

$\textbf{ \underline{ Hello Mate! }}$

Factors responsible for losses of grain during storage are :-

■ $\textbf{ Biotic Factors }$ = The invaders on crops like :

● Insects : They cut the leaves and stems, bore into fruits and suck the cell sap.
● Pest : crops damaging organism
● Rodents : Birds and small animals who eat the crops effecting its quantity etc, affect the crops.

■ $\textbf{ Abiotic factors }$ = The natural occuring problems like :

● Humidity : It increases water content in atmosphere.
● Temperature : Sudden incease or decrease can cause rivival of moisture.
● Moisture present in grains etc, affect the crops.

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Answer 2

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Answer:

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⇝ The two main factors which affect the stored grains are as follows:

♦ Biotic Factors: These are the living organisms that affect the storage grains.

They include ⇓

⇒ Insects, mites and microorganisms like fungi and bacteria.

⇒ Birds and rodents.

⇒ Enzymatic action within the food materials.

♦ Abiotic Factors: These are the nonliving factors that damage the stored grains.

These include ⇓

⇒ The humidity of air.

⇒ The material of the container in which the grains are stored.

⇒ The high temperature at the place of storage.

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