Brinjal
by Bhat, K. L.
ISBN: 9788170358459
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 7995.00
Biblio : xiii+209p.,col.plts.,tabls.,ind., 23 cm
Author Profile
Professor Kanaya Lal Bhat is working as Professor in Division of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, J & K.
About The Book
Brinjal (Baigan) is a native plant and is widely used in Indian cuisine. It is a popular vegetable grown extensively in almost all over the world. It occupies third position amongst vegetable crops. India’s brinjal economy is estimated to be close to $2 billion, with millions of farmers cultivating it annually in nearly 5, 50, 000 hectares. Its production contributes not only to food nutrition security but also to poverty alleviation. It is easy to grow and earns higher returns without involving
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
Origin and Distribution
Area and Production
Areas of Cultivation
Current Status
2. Nutritive Value and Uses
Chemical Constituents
Health and Nutritional Benefits of Eating Brinjal
Uses
Medicinal Value
Biological Activities
Toxicity
3. Taxonomy
Vernacular Names
Systematic Position
Synonyms
Classification on the Basis of Fruit Shape and Plant Spread
Classification on the Basis of Fruit Colour
Botany
Roots
Stem
Leaves
Petiole
Flowers
Calyx
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