The following points highlight the top four types of nuts. The types are: 1. Coconut 2. Cashew Nut 3. Walnut 4. Almond. Type # 1. Coconut (Hindi – Nariyal): Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera L. Family: Paltnae or Arecaceae 1. Because of its many uses coconut tree in India is called Kalpa Vriksh, i.e., tree of heavens. 2. Fruit of the [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the history and cultivation of coconut. History of Coconut: De Candolle argues in favour of an American as well as those of an Asiatic origin for coconut tree (Cocos nucifera Linn.) and concludes that it most probably belongs to the Indian Archipelago. According to him its introduction into India, Sri Lanka and China [...]