Here is the list of top fifteen types of bamboos found in India. Type # 1. Bambusa Polymorpha (Assam—Betua-, Beng— Jamabetua): This handsome species is distributed in Northeastern India. The clean culms attain a height of 20 to 27 m and a diameter of 15 cm. It is one of the best for construction, thatching and roofing; also used for [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Bamboos 2. Habitat and Distribution of Bamboos 3. Uses. History of Bamboos: Bamboos are integral not only to the culture of India but that of the entire Southeast Asia. The wide range of their uses qualifies this group of species to be the one foremost associated with the mainstay of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the history and uses of groundnut. History of Groundnut: The peanut (Arachis hypogea Linn.) is a native of South America, now generally cultivated throughout India. This was not known in the Old World before the discovery of America. According to Dymock this plant reached India through China. It does not appear to have [...]