HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Food in the dry storage room should be stored ____ off the floor
A
three inches
B
two inches
C
five inches
D
six inches
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Store all food at least 6 inches off the floor to avoid contamination and allow for cleaning. Store all food at least 18 inches away from the outer walls. This will help with monitoring, cleaning, condensation, and wall temperatures affecting foods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Store dry foods at least six inches off the floor and at least 18 inches away from outer walls to reduce the chances of condensation brought on by temperature differences between the container and the surface against which it rests, as well as to facilitate cleaning and pest control activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -The storage area needs to be dry, cool, well-lit, ventilated and vermin-proof. 3. Foods must be protected from exposure to moisture and direct sunlight. 4.

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