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What type of loss affects the edibility and acceptability of horticultural commodities?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of loss is caused by diseases and insects according to the text?
Why is there little awareness about preventing postharvest losses according to the text?
Why is there little awareness about preventing postharvest losses according to the text?
What is a factor affecting the difficulty in improving postharvest technology related to fresh produce diversity?
What is a factor affecting the difficulty in improving postharvest technology related to fresh produce diversity?
What is the main goal of postharvest systems?
What is the main goal of postharvest systems?
What are the four key components of food security?
What are the four key components of food security?
What is the definition of food security according to the 1996 World Food Summit?
What is the definition of food security according to the 1996 World Food Summit?
What is the primary advantage of low postharvest losses?
What is the primary advantage of low postharvest losses?
Why is maintaining quality during long-distance shipments important in export markets?
Why is maintaining quality during long-distance shipments important in export markets?
How do postharvest technologies benefit food security?
How do postharvest technologies benefit food security?
