Food Security Overview and Global Population Growth
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What type of loss affects the edibility and acceptability of horticultural commodities?

  • Physico-chemical loss
  • Biological loss
  • Mechanical loss
  • Qualitative loss (correct)

    • Which factor contributes to the difficulty of improving postharvest technology according to the text?

  • Abundance of information materials on postharvest
  • Growers being market-oriented
  • High awareness of perishability
  • Lack of infrastructure and strategically located trading centers (correct)

    • What is one reason given for postharvest technology improvement being challenging?

  • Abundant state colleges offering postharvest courses
  • High awareness along the handling chain
  • Lack of researchers on tropical perishables (correct)
  • Market-oriented farmers

    • Which type of loss is caused by diseases and insects according to the text?

    <p>Biological loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there little awareness about preventing postharvest losses according to the text?

    <p>Lack of awareness along the handling chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor affecting the difficulty in improving postharvest technology related to fresh produce diversity?

    <p>Seasonability of produce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of postharvest systems?

    <p>Delivering high-quality produce from harvest to consumption with minimal loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four key components of food security?

    <p>Physical availability, economic and physical access, food utilization, stability over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of food security according to the 1996 World Food Summit?

    <p>Ensuring all people have access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs for an active life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of low postharvest losses?

    <p>Increased food supply with less risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is maintaining quality during long-distance shipments important in export markets?

    <p>To decrease postharvest losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do postharvest technologies benefit food security?

    <p>By decreasing postharvest losses and increasing food supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

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