Impact of Cluster Front Line Demonstrations on Adoption of Groundnut Production Technologies Organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bikaner, Rajasthan
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2021
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE SWAMI KESHWANAND RAJASTHAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, BIKANER
Abstract
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the most important
oilseed crops in India. The groundnut crop plays significant role in the
edible oilseed economy of India. Besides, being a source of good
quality cooking oil, the seeds of groundnut also provide expeller and
extraction-cakes which are very rich in protein and used extensively as
animal feed supplement. In India, though groundnut is cultivated in one
or more seasons (Kharif, Rabi and Summer) nearly 80% of annual
acreage and production comes from Kharif crop (June-October).
Groundnut contains remarkable protein content (26%) i.e., more than
meat and eggs. As it is an oil seed crop, contains 40-49 % oil content.
Groundnut is a good source of mineral ions like Phosphorus, Iron,
Calcium, Boron and Zinc. It also contains Vitamin E and B complex.