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Which oilseed crop accounts for about 50-55% of the total amount of vegetable oil produced?
Which oilseed crop accounts for about 50-55% of the total amount of vegetable oil produced?
Which oilseed is cultivated to produce mustard oil used in confectionery and bakery production?
Which oilseed is cultivated to produce mustard oil used in confectionery and bakery production?
Which essential oil crop has found wide application in bakery, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and distillery industries?
Which essential oil crop has found wide application in bakery, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and distillery industries?
Which forage grasses are sown to produce hay, haylage, and grass flour?
Which forage grasses are sown to produce hay, haylage, and grass flour?
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"Castor oil is grown to produce seeds containing the largest amount of fat (up to 70%) compared to fruits and seeds of other oil crops." What type of oil is obtained from castor seeds?
"Castor oil is grown to produce seeds containing the largest amount of fat (up to 70%) compared to fruits and seeds of other oil crops." What type of oil is obtained from castor seeds?
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Study Notes
Oilseed Crops
- Soybean accounts for about 50-55% of the total amount of vegetable oil produced.
- Mustard oil, used in confectionery and bakery production, is obtained from the cultivation of mustard oilseed.
- Sesame, an essential oil crop, has wide applications in bakery, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and distillery industries.
Forage Grasses
- Forage grasses, such as timothy and ryegrass, are sown to produce hay, haylage, and grass flour.
Castor Oil
- Castor oil is obtained from castor seeds, which contain the largest amount of fat (up to 70%) compared to fruits and seeds of other oil crops.
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Test your knowledge about oilseed crops such as sunflower, mustard, rapeseed, and sesame. Learn about their uses in oil production and other industries.
