INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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pesticides and fertilizers can harm soil
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true
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false
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true when they are overused
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -They are generally synthetic and contain harmful chemicals. These chemicals get accumulated in the soil and affect the useful microbes of the soil. These fertilizers when used excessively change the pH of soil and make it unfit for further cultivations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Harmful Effects Of Chemical Fertilizers: Their overuse has hardened the soil, decreased fertility, strengthened pesticides, polluted air and water, and released greenhouse gases, thereby bringing hazards to human health and environment as well.
Detailed explanation-3: -Farmers use fertilizers frequently to increase crop production. But overuse of these fertilizers cause damage to the plants and reduces soil fertility.
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