What type of organisms grow on stored food grains having higher moisture content ?
What effect does high humidity have on the germination of stored food grains?
Mark the correct statement regarding food storage.
a) The storage life of the grain is closely related to its moisture content.
b) For safe storage, the moisture content in the foodgrains should be less than 14 per cent.
c) The moisture content in a mature grain is about 16 to 18 per cent.
(a) What are the two ways in which food grains are stored on a large scale ?
(b) What is the advantage of storing food grains in gunny bags ?