Question

Shelf life of crops refer to:

• A. The maximum time for which crops can stay in farms before harvest.
• B. The time from cultivation to harvest for a type of crop.
• C. The time till the crops get sold from the market place.
• D. The maximum time for which the crops remain fresh.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The maximum time for which the crops remain fresh.

Crop shelf life refers to the maximum time for which the harvested crop yield can stay fit for consumption.
There are several factors which can decrease the shelf life of crops including, high moisture content, pests infestation, the temperature conditions, etc.