Force And Laws Of Motion

Question

How do storage grain losses occur?

Answer

The storage grains loss can occur due to the following reasons:
(i) Biotic factors – like insects, rodents, fungi, mites and bacteria. These organisms infect the grains and degrade the quantity  and quality of the grains.
(ii) Abiotic factors- Various factors like inappropriate moisture, temperature can lead to loss of grains and their discolouratiion, loss in weight etc.   

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