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Economic Botany: Questions and Answers

Here is a list of top eleven interview questions on economy botany which will help you to succeed in an interview. Q. 1. What type of fruit is present in wheat? Ans. Caryopsis. Q. 2. What is the structure of wheat grain? Ans. Each wheat grain consists of an outer husk, the aleurone layer containing protein, the endosperm having starch, [...]

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5 Main Types of Fumitories and Masticatories

The following points highlight the five main types of fumitories and masticatories. The types are: 1. Betel 2. Tobacco 3. Bidi 4. Cigarette 5. Prepared Betel. Type # 1. Betel (Paan): Botanical Name: Piper betle Family: Piperaceae 1. Crores of the people in the world use this masticatory. 2. These are the leaves of Piper betel, a climbing shrub. 3. [...]

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Sissoo, Sal and Teak Woods | Economic Botany

The followings points highlight the three main types of wood. The types are: 1. Sissoo 2. Sal 3. Teak. Type # 1. Sissoo (Hindi – Shisham): Botanical Name: Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. Family: Papilionaceae 1. A large-sized tree planted along roadsides for shade and for its precious wood. 2. It ranks amongst the finest Indian woods used for cabinet and furniture works. [...]

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