Groundnut

The groundnut also known as peanut is a crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and sub subtropics being important to both small and large commercial producers. This an oil crop content high oil. World annual production of shelled peanuts was 42 million tones in 2014. Peanuts are similar in taste and nutritional profile to tree nuts such as wainuts and almonds. Peanut is an annual herbaceous plant growing 30 to 50 cm. It belongs to botanical family Fabaceae. Peanut pods develop underground as usual feature. In 2014 China is the largest producer of peanut 15.7 million tones and then India is second largest producer as 6.6 million tones. Nigeria is at third place 3.4 million tones and United States produced 2.4 million tones. Boiled peanuts are a popular snack in the southern United States as well as in India. Ground nut cake is mostly used by cattle as protein supplements. India is te second largest producer of peanuts in the world. Indian ground nuts are available in different varieties. They have a rich nutty flavour sweet taste. Ground nut is the major oil seed crop in India. Major groundnut growing states in India are Gujarat,Andhrapradesh,Tamilnadu,Karnataka,Maharashtra,Madhyapradesh,Orissa and Uttarpradesh.
In Tamilnadu groundnut  cultivated many districts. Dindivanam, Coimbatore, Viruthasalam are main places for coconut cultivation. This crop is harvestad only for four months. No need for water irrigation mostly. But some places cultivated with irrigation. TMV, CO, and VRI are the main varieties. The plant is the favourite food for cows,goats. In Coimbature it is mostly cultivated for the purpose of oil and animal feed. Groundnut exported from here for many countries. Also groundnut oil export more countries. It is mostly used in Asian culture including the cuisine of China and South East Asian nations like Vietnam Laos and Combodia. Peanut oil reduce colostrol levels protect health of heart prevent cancer boost cognitive function improve the nervous system strenthen  the immune system lower blood pressure and protect the skin. Peanut oil is comes under number of varieties  including refined unrefined and roasted and cold pressed/ Groundnut is nature gift for human being for main food and it is too good for health and atmosphire. In Tamilnadu it is the cooking king and tasting king for anyvare. Food items such as vadai dosa and roasted all items made mostly for groundnut oil and sunflower oil. In Pollachi ans surroundings it is main crop. Also many oil factories situated here. FOR GOOD HEALTH EAT PEANUT.






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