Mention two factors which affect food grains during storage.

  • A
    Biotic factors (e.g.,insects,rodents,fungi)
  • B
    Abiotic factors (e.g.,moisture,temperature)
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$
  • D
    None of the above

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