In this article we will discuss about the cradle of flowering plants in India. The studies on Indian plants were first initiated by European visitors, endrik Van Rheede (1678-1703) Published 12 volumes of Hortus Malabaricus. Even before the publication of Species plantarum by Linnaeus (1753). Work on Indian flora was initiated by Roxburgh (1814, 1820-24) and then Hooker and Thompson [...]
In this article we will discuss about Tea Production in India:- 1. Origin of Tea 2. Cultivation of Tea. Origin of Tea: The origin of wild tea plant Camellia sinensis is traced from Assam, India and China. The origin of tea as a medicinal herb useful for staying awake was very old. Cultivation of the tea plant is 2000 or [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Indian Arid Zone:- 1. Concept of Indian Arid Zone 2. Delimitation of Indian Arid Zone 3. State-Wise Descriptions 4. Pattern of Aridity Index in the Arid Zone in Different States of India. Concept of Indian Arid Zone: The word 'arid' originates from the Greek word 'arere' meaning' to be dry'. The term [...]