Question

What factor may be responsible for losses of grain during storage

Answer 1

Answer:

During the storage of grains, variousbiotic factors such as insects, rodents,mites, fungi, bacteria, etc. and variousabiotic factors such as inappropriatemoisture, temperature, lack of sunlight, flood, etc. are responsible for losses of grains

Answer 2

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• During Storage, grains and seeds are subjected to spoilage by various agencies. This is a very big loss. The factors responsible for such losses in stores are biotic as well as abiotic.

1. Biotic Sources :- Insects, rodents, birds, fungi, mites and bacteria.
2. Abiotic Factors :- Moisture content and temperature.