Practices in Crop Production Quiz
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What is postproduction technology?

  • The specific term for processing crops after they have been harvested
  • The technology involved in pre-harvest crop management
  • The term for technology used in crop production practices
  • The general term applied to the handling of crops from harvest up to the time they reach the consumers (correct)
  • What is the estimated range of losses in vegetables in developing countries?

  • 30 to 60%
  • 10 to 30%
  • 5 to 25%
  • 20 to 50% (correct)
  • What does the government address to reduce food shortages?

  • Reducing demand by slowing population growth and increasing production (correct)
  • Increasing population growth and reducing production
  • Increasing demand by slowing population growth and increasing production
  • Reducing production to meet the demand
  • What is the focus of this module?

    <p>Terminologies in postharvest, harvesting, maturity indices, and packinghouse operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of improper handling of harvested crops?

    <p>Quality deterioration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated range of losses in vegetables in developed countries?

    <p>5 to 25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the module on harvesting and postharvest technology?

    <p>Defining postharvest technology terminologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general term applied to the handling of crops from harvest up to the time they reach the consumers?

    <p>Postproduction technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third consideration mentioned in the text in addressing food shortages?

    <p>High losses of the harvest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated range of losses in vegetables in developing countries?

    <p>20 to 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Postproduction Technology

    • Postproduction technology refers to the handling of crops from harvest up to the time they reach consumers.

    Food Losses

    • Estimated range of losses in vegetables in developing countries: 30-40%
    • Estimated range of losses in vegetables in developed countries: 20-30%

    Addressing Food Shortages

    • Government addresses food shortages by improving harvesting and postharvest technology.
    • Third consideration in addressing food shortages: reducing food losses during harvesting, transportation, and storage.

    Impact of Improper Handling

    • Improper handling of harvested crops leads to food losses, reducing food availability and contributing to food shortages.

    Focus of the Module

    • The primary focus of the module is on harvesting and postharvest technology to reduce food losses and improve food availability.

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    Test your knowledge of postharvest technology, harvesting, maturity indices, and packinghouse operations with this quiz based on the instructional module for the course "Practices in Crop Production." This quiz will help reinforce your understanding and application of key terminologies and concepts in crop production.

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