The following table presents list of common crops of Pakistan, along with their botanical names, agronomic use and sowing season. Sr. no. Vernacular name Botanical name Family Agronomic use Sowing season A. CEREAL CROPS 1. Ghandum / Kanak / Wheat Triticum aestivum Poaceae Cereals Rabi 2. Juo / Barley Hordeum vulgare Poaceae Cereals/ Fodder Rabi 3. Dhaan / Rice / Paddy Oryza sativa Poaceae Cereals Kharif 4. Makkai / Corn / Maize Zea mays Poaceae Cereals / Fodder / Oilseeds Kharif 5. Jowar / Chari / Great Millet / Sorghum Sorghum bicolor Poaceae Cereals / Fodder Kharif (Grain purpose) Rabi (Fodder purpose) 6. Bajra / Pearl Millet Pennisetum typhoides Poaceae Cereals / Fodder Kharif B. FOOD LEGUMES 1. Kalay Channay / Chickpea / Gram Cicer arietinum Fabaceae Pulses Rabi 2. Kabuli Channay / Chickpea / White Gram ...
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