Question

What factors may be responsible for losses of grains during storage explain with example. [2 Marks]

Answer 1

Factors causing the loss of grains during storage are biotic and abiotic factors.
Biotic factors responsible for the losses of grains during storage are insects, rodents, fungi, bacteria, etc.
Abiotic factors responsible for the losses of grains during storage are moisture content, temperature, etc.[2 x 0.5 Mark]