Question

which two factor bring about loss of food grains during storage ?give one example of each.

Answer 1

Temperature and moisture

Answer 2

(a) During storage of grains high losses can occur.Factors responsible for such losses can be categorised as :

(i) Biotic factors : These include rodents, fungi,insects, mites and bacteria.

(ii) Abiotic factors: These are like inappropriate moisture and temperature conditions in the place of storage.

(b) Preventive measures:

(i) Strict cleaning of the produce before storage.

(ii) Fumigation should be done to