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Introduction to Moringa oleifera (Sohanjana)

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Moringa oleifera (synonym: Moringa pterygosperma ) is a species of genus Moringa and family Moringacae. It is found in many countries all over the world and native of subtropical areas like Pakistan and India. It is known because of its nutritious and its seed oil, also called Ben oil. It is a tree having average height of 8 m. In Pakistan its common name is ' Sohanjana ' or 'Sanjana' and found frequently in southern Punjab and it is also considered the origin of Moringa plant. A young plant of Moringa oleifera Moringa in Pakistan and Its Importance Recent studies shows that this plant have ability to grow in any type of soil and can resist very harsh climates i.e., temperate and tropical. In England and USA there are a lot of herbal products and medicines related to moringa plant, But in Pakistan there is very less work on it but I already told that It has its origin in Pakistan , so most favorable climate for Moringa is in Pakistan. It is also discovered through ...

Agronomic Use Classification of Crops

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The major cultivated crops can be classified according to the agronomic purpose. On this basis, the distinguishable groups of crops can be... I) PULSES (aka Grain Legumes) The plants belonging to family leguminosae are cultivated for their edible seeds. For example, chickpea, garden pea, cowpea (lobia), mung bean, mash bean, lentil and pigeon pea. II) CEREALS (aka Grain crops) Grasses belonging to family Poaceae which are cultivated for their edible grains are called cereals. They are mostly narrow and long leaved plants without main stem. For example, wheat, rice, maize, barley and sorghum . III) OILSEED CROPS The crops cultivated for extraction of oil from their seeds are called  oilseed crops. For example, cotton, brassica, sunflower, peanut, groundnut, sesame , soybean, linseed, castor bean and flax. IV) FIBER CROPS The crops grown for their fiber which is the raw material for textile industry are called fiber crops. They are used for clothing, rope making and rugs. For exa...