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Lecture - 11: RHUBARB |
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Objective: Rhubarb is a less popular winter vegetable grown in India originated from colder parts of Asia. It is cultivated for its large, thick leaf stalks or petioles which are used for sauces and pies. The plant is an herbaceous perennial with large fleshy underground rhizome having a fibrous root system. It is sufficiently rich in vitamin C and contains traces of vitamins A and B2. It is grown in cooler climatic conditions and is resistant to cold and dry conditions. It is propagated by divisions of crown. The present chapter will make the students familiar with its importance, production techniques, seed production practices and plant protection measures. |
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