Question

What is the role of chemistry in a) agriculture b) Food industry.

Answer 1

Role of chemistry in agriculture.

1. Chemistry plays an important role in the manufacturing of fertilizers for the improvement of crop yield.
2. Fertilizers are chemical compounds which provide essential nutrients to the crops.
3. Chemistry plays an important role in the manufacturing of pesticides and insecticides to kill the pests and insects in the field and in the warehouse.

Role of chemistry in the food industry.

1. Chemistry helps in creating better flavour agent for food.
2. It helps to identify various nutrients present in the food.
3. It helps to manufacture various kind of preservatives to store food for a long time.