Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): As per "Harrington thumb rules" (ISTA rules), Viability of seeds depends on storage conditions where a) For each 1% decrease in seed moisture content, the storage life of the seeds is doubled; b) For each $10^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($5.6^{\circ}\text{C}$) decrease in seed storage temperature, the storage life of seed is doubled.
Statement (II): The arithmetic sum of storage temperature in $^{\circ}\text{F}$ and the % relative humidity should not exceed 100, with no more than half the sum contributed by the temperature.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Remember the Harrington Rules:
1. $1\%$ Moisture Decrease $\to$ Life $\times 2$.
2. $10^{\circ}\text{F}$ Temp Decrease $\to$ Life $\times 2$.
3. Temp ($^{\circ}\text{F}$) + RH ($\%$) $< 100$.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A