Global Issues in Crop Production and Development

Question 1

CROP PRODUCTION

Answer 1

1. use less land resource
2. supply more calories and protein

Question 2

8TH MOST TRADED COMMODITY (GLOBALLY)

Answer 2

1. maize

Question 3

9TH MOST TRADED COMMODITY (GLOBALLY)

Answer 3

1. wheat

Question 4

FOOD SUPPLY

Answer 4

1. demand driven

Question 5

FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD SUPPLY

Answer 5

1. demographics
2. income
3. urbanization
4. preferences
5. health

Question 6

PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF STAPLE FOODS

Answer 6

1. stagnant demand

Question 7

PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF SUGAR AND VEGETABLE OILS

Answer 7

1. increased demand
2. due to shift to more processed foods

Question 8

FOOD COLD CHAIN

Answer 8

1. reduce loss of perishable food
2. uses 15% of world fossil fuel

Question 9

CHALLENGES TO FOOD PRODUCTION

Answer 9

1. less resources
2. climatic uncertainties
3. use of sustainable systems
4. inclusive growth of sector
5. production of more diverse and nutritious foods
6. less environmental impact

Question 10

CROP PRODUCTION ISSUES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Answer 10

1. exposed weakness of globalized value chain
2. food access
3. reduced food stocks
4. increased food prices
5. crop loss of fresh produce

Question 11

UTILIZATION OF GxE

Answer 11

1. increase resource use
2. adapt genotypes to changing environmental conditions
3. predict performance of specific genotypes