Avena sativa, Poaceae Oat is a minor cereal crop that can be used for consumption as well as a fodder crop. Cultivation of Oat is mainly done during Rabi season like wheat crop. It is mainly grown in Temperate and Subtropical climates. It can also thrive well in high-altitude tropics. Oat meal is very famous […]
Causal organism: Pectinophora gossypiella Cotton crop is deteriorating due to severe Pink bollworm infestation. It has turned out to be far worse than other pests. More crop and yield loss is causing due to this pest as it affects all the parts of the cotton crop. Most of the cotton growing areas are being affected
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Brassica oleracea var. capitata, Cruciferae Cabbage is a leafy vegetable which is green or purple plant grown as annual vegetable crop. It is a rich source of vitamin A and C also it contains minerals like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium and iron. It is a small, leafy biennial producing a compact globular mass of smooth
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Vigna mungo, Leguminaceae Blackgram is one of the most important pulse crops of India. It is also know as Urd or Mash. It is a rich source of protein and phosphoric acid. It is used as dal. In India, major Urd growing areas are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and
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Citrus sinensis, Rutaceae Sweet orange is commonly known as santra orange or moosambi. It occupies nearly 30% of total area under citrus cultivation. Mandarin, Sweet Orange is commercially grown citrus species in India. Production of Mandarin orange is increasing every year in central and western parts of country. India ranks third in the production of
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Trigonella foenum graecum, Leguminaceae Fenugreek is also known as Methi. It is the most common vegetable grown throughout the country. Leaves are used for vegetable purpose and also have medicinal value. Seeds are used for flavouring purpose . They help to reduce blood sugar level and cholesterol too. It is also used for fodder purpose.
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Dendranthema grandiflora. Asteraceae/Compositeae Chrysanthemum is an important flower crop grown all over the world. In India, the commercial cultivation of Chrysanthemum is done because of its good demand. Flowers are mainly used as cut flowers for party arrangements, religious offerings and garland making. It is an herbaceous perennial plant which attains the height of 50-150cm.
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Indian mustard and its oil is used for culinary purpose. After soybean and palm oil, it is third important oilseed in the world. Young leaves are used for vegetable purpose. Its oil cake is used for feeding cattle. It is grown in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Haryana and Gujarat also in some areas of south
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Cucurbita moschata,Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin is a popular vegetable crop in India which is grown in rainy season. It is also known as “HalwaKaddu” or “Kaddu” in hindi. India is the second largest producer of pumpkin. It is used for cooking purpose and is used to make sweets. It is good source of Vitamin A and potassium.
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Curcuma longa, Zingiberaceae Turmeric is popularly known as “Indian Saffron”. It is a sacred spice of India. It is principal ingredient in Indian culinary and used as flavouring and coloring agent. It is used in drug and cosmetic industry because of its anti-cancer and anti-viral property. It has special place in religious and ceremonial occasions.
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