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Economic Botany: Questions and Answers

Here is a list of top eleven interview questions on economy botany which will help you to succeed in an interview. Q. 1. What type of fruit is present in wheat? Ans. Caryopsis. Q. 2. What is the structure of wheat grain? Ans. Each wheat grain consists of an outer husk, the aleurone layer containing protein, the endosperm having starch, [...]

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Beverages: Tea and Coffee | Economic Botany

In this article we will discuss about the two most commonly found beverages that are found in India. 1. Tea (Hindi – Cha or Chat): Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis (L). O. Kuntze (Syn. Thea sinensis L.) Family: Theaceae 1. It is the most common non-alcoholic beverage, used by more than one-half of the world's population. 2. It is obtained from [...]

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5 Main Types of Fumitories and Masticatories

The following points highlight the five main types of fumitories and masticatories. The types are: 1. Betel 2. Tobacco 3. Bidi 4. Cigarette 5. Prepared Betel. Type # 1. Betel (Paan): Botanical Name: Piper betle Family: Piperaceae 1. Crores of the people in the world use this masticatory. 2. These are the leaves of Piper betel, a climbing shrub. 3. [...]

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