Star gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus) is belongs to family Phyllanthaceae. The genus name Phyllanthus is derived from Greek words meaning leaf-flower, an allusion to the apparent bearing of flowers on the leaves. The species name acidus is on account of the acidity of the fruit. The tree usually flowers and produces fruit twice a year. It has been widely distributed and is variously known in different country. Thai people believe that a Mayom tree (Star Gooseberry) planted in front of the house will bring fame and success. The plant is a good remedy for different types of ailments. The plant...

The seed of Jackfruit is firm and waxy, oval, oblong or oblong ellipsoid in shape. Each seed is 2-4 x 1-2 cm in size and 2.5-14 g in weight with a coriaceous testa. Many flowers on the inflorescence do not produce seeds; normally there are 100-500 seeds in each fruit syncarp. Seed propagation is practiced in most jackfruit growing countries. The viability of jackfruit seeds lost very quickly. Even one or two weeks delay in planting will lead to poor germination. Jackfruit seeds are considered being recalcitrant, and cannot survive more than few days or weeks in storage at ambient...

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) commonly known as Bengal gram and locally Chana is an important and unique food legume because of its use in the variety of food products like snacks, sweets etc. Condiments and vegetables are prepared from it world-wide. It is also consumed in the form of processed whole seed (boiled, roasted, parched, fried, steamed sprouted etc.) or as dal flour (besan). Gram is a good source of protein (18-22 per cent), carbohydrate (52-70 per cent), fat (4-10 per cent), minerals and vitamins. It is an excellent animal feed. Its stover has good forage value. India is premier...