Sesamum indicum L. (Syn. Sesamum orientale L.), which is known variously as sesamum, til, gingelly, simsim, gergelim etc. Sesame is a one of the Worlds oldest cultivated oilseed crop. North Indian plains, Burma and Abyssinia including Somalia and Eritrea are the basic centers of origin with central Asia as yet another center of origin of sesame. Sesame is a most important oilseed crop grown in India next to groundnut, rapeseed and mustard. It is grown in three seasons viz., kharif, semi-rabi and summer.Sesame is better known as "Queen of oilseeds" by virtue of its quality edible oil and...
Sesamum indicum L. (Syn. Sesamum orientale L.), which is known variously as sesamum, til, gingelly, simsim, gergelim etc. Sesame is a one of the World...