Factors Influencing Agriculture: Biotic Factors - Form 1 Agriculture Notes

• Biotic Factors
  • Pests
  • Parasites
  • Decomposers
  • Pathogens
  • Predators
  • Pollinators
  • Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria

Biotic Factors

These are living organisms which affect agricultural production.

Pests

- Destructive organisms which destroy crops.

Parasites

- These are invertebrates which live in or on other living organisms.

Decomposers

- Organisms which act on plants and animal tissues to form manure.

Pathogens

- Micro-organisms which cause diseases.

Predators

- Animals that kill and feed on other animals.

Pollinators

- They transfer pollen grains from the stamens to the pistil of a flower.

Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria

-They are micro-organisms which convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates ready for use by the plants.