Horticultural Health Hazards Quiz

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What is an effective way to control decay organisms in horticultural crops?

  • Use excessive pesticides to eliminate decay organisms
  • Use industrial water for irrigation
  • Avoid mishandling and use adequate postharvest technologies like refrigeration (correct)
  • Increase mishandling to build resistance in the crops

How can the excessive use of pesticides be avoided to prevent health hazards?

  • Avoid excessive use of pesticides, especially those known to cause health hazards (correct)
  • Use only pesticides that are cheaper
  • Avoid using any pesticides at all
  • Increase the use of all types of pesticides to cover all possible risks

What should be ensured about irrigation water to prevent contamination with agricultural chemicals?

  • Use any available irrigation water without testing for contamination
  • Use irrigation water from industrial plants to enhance crop growth
  • Use only rainwater for irrigation
  • Make sure irrigation water is not contaminated with agricultural chemicals (correct)

Which treatments are effective in reducing or eliminating sources of hazards in horticultural crops?

<p>Use detergents and antibacterial agents like chlorine and iodine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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