The heat of dump grain in storage occurs due to .......... content and growth of moulds.

High moisture

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Low moisture

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Biotic

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A High moisture
Heating of stored grains results due to the high moisture content in the grains. The grains heat up the water content present in the grain due to thier pre existing temperature which attracts more moisture leading to the growth of microbes in the grains or germinate the seeds thus destroying the yield.
So, the correct option is 'High moisture'.

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