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answered 27 Mar 2026

How do storage grain losses occur?

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Storage grain losses occur due to various abiotic and biotic factors.

Abiotic factors

Humidity
Air
Temperature
Flood
Wind

Biotic factors

Insects
Rodents
Pesticides
Bacteria
Mites
Birds

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How do storage grain losses occur?