In this article we will discuss about the nutritional characteristics of groundnut. Groundnut is a rich source of energy because of its high oil and protein. It can supply about 5.6 calories g-1 in raw from and 5.8 calories g-1 in roasted form. Apart from its high oil and protein, it contains 18 per cent […]
Nutritional Characteristics of Groundnut | Groundnut | Agronomy
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Factors Affecting Quality of Groundnut | Agronomy
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Quality of groundnut is largely determined by volume weight of pods, shelling percentage, 100 kennel weight, oil content, free fatty acid content, colour of pods and testa colour. Here are some of the factors that are affecting the quality of groundnut: 1. Volume Weight of Pods 2. Shelling Percentage 3. Hundred-Kennel Weight 4. Oil Content. […]
Nutrients Required for Irrigated Groundnut | Groundnut | Agronomy
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The following points highlight the nine main nutrients required for irrigated groundnut production and also considered as the major plant nutrients for enhancing the crop productivity. The nutrients are: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Balanced Fertiliser Use 5. Calcium and Sulphur 6. 6. K: Ca: Mg Ratio 7. Zinc 8. Boron 9. Iron. […]