In this article we will discuss about the origin and cultivation of maize. Origin of Maize: Maize is the most widely grown grain crop throughout America with 332 million metric tons per annum in US alone. 40 percent of the crop is used for making corn ethanol. The word maize is derived from the Spanish form of indigenous Taino word [...]
In this article we will discuss about the production of coffee. Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of Southern India. Karnataka accounting for 53 percent followed by Kerela 28% and Tamilnadu 11% of total 8,200 tonnes. Indian coffee is grown in shade and not in sunlight as elsewhere. There are approximately 250, 00 coffee growers in [...]
Here is a list of top fifteen species found in India:- 1. Asafoetida 2. Black Pepper 3. Capsicum 4. Cardamom 5. Celery 6. Cinnamon 7. Clove 8. Coriander 9. Cumin 10. Ginger 11. Fennel 12. Fenugreek 13. Nutmeg 14. Tejpat 15. Turmeric. Spice # 1. Asafoetida: Botanical name: Ferula asafoetida Family: Apiaceae. Vernacular: Hindi— Hing, Telugu—Inguva; Plant part used: Gum [...]