Rabi Field Crops: Importance and Characteristics

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What is the botanical name for wheat?

TRITICUM SP

Name a Rabi pulse crop.

CHICKPEA

Which oilseed is known as Brassicas sp.?

RAPESEED-MUSTARD

What is the botanical name for sugarcane?

Saccharum officinarum Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical composition and nutritive value of whole grains of all cereals?

Carbohydrate rich foods with an average carbohydrate content of 70% per 100 gm, providing energy and some good quality protein. They also contain significant amounts of B group of vitamins. Signup and view all the answers

Why have cereals been the staple human diet from prehistoric times?

Wide cultivation, good keeping qualities, pleasant flavor, and great variety. Signup and view all the answers

When was the cultivation of grains for human consumption likely developed?

Around 10,000 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

Name a medicinal and aromatic crop mentioned in the text.

MENTHA (MINT) Signup and view all the answers

What role do whole grain cereals play in the diet?

They provide energy, good quality protein, B group vitamins, and are valuable for digestive needs. Signup and view all the answers

Why should cereals be supplemented by other proteins, minerals, and vitamins A and C?

Cereals are devoid of ascorbic acid and vitamin A activity, therefore supplementation is necessary for a balanced diet. Signup and view all the answers