Question

In the context of post-harvest management, "sorting" differs from "grading" because:

A Sorting deals with weight only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Sorting removes defects, while grading categorizes quality Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Sorting happens in the lab, grading in the field Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D They are identical processes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Sorting is the preliminary step of removing "culls" or damaged items. Grading is the more sophisticated process of dividing the good produce into different commercial value classes.

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