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Aug 18, 2022 · One of the 14 kharif crops for which the Centre releases a minimum support price (MSP) every year is an unlikely plant called niger or ramtil (Guizotia abyssinica). This lesser known oilseed commands one of the highest MSPs, fixed on the basis of the cost of production and market demand.
Niger is a minor oilseed crop that is grown predominantly under rainfed conditions. Niger seed is used as a human food. The seed contains 37- 47% oil, which is pale yellow with nutty taste and a pleasant odour. The oil is used for culinary purposes, anointing the body, manufacturing paints and soft soaps and for lighting and lubrication.
Guizotia abyssinica is an erect, stout, branched annual herb, grown for its edible oil and seed. Its cultivation originated in the Eritrean and Ethiopian highlands, and has spread to other parts of Ethiopia.
1. Origin and Distribution of Niger: Niger is considered to be the native of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and originated from G.scabre and subspecies schimperi. From the place of origin, it migrated to East Africa and India through Persian Gulf traders along with other crops, popularly known as Savanna Complex.
Niger. State-wise varieties of Niger crop notified under seed act from 2008 to 2019. Characters of notified varieties of Niger. Source: Seed Division, GOI Website (seednet.gov.in) & ICAR Institutes. Millets, Nutri Cereals, IYoM 2023, International Year of Millets, Ragi, Jowar, Bajra, Finger Millets, Pearl Millets, Sorghum, Kodo, Kutki.
Niger (Guizotiaabyssinica) is an oilseed crop cultivated in Ethiopia and India. Niger plant (Guizotiaabyssinica), is a herbaceous green plant with bright yellow flowers in the family Asteraceae. It is an important oilseed crop along with medicinal properties.
Niger (Guizotia abyssinica (L.f) Cass) is an annual herb and a relatively lesser-known oilseed crop that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its origin traces back to the Ethiopian highlands, but it has been found in different geographical regions like Africa, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, Nepal, India, and Southeast Asia.
The crop is capable of giving better seed yield even under low soil fertility, moisture stress and poor crop management. Niger has an advantage of yielding oil and has good degree of tolerance to diseases, insect pests and attack of wild animals. Niger has great potential for soil conservation. These attributes favour its
Jul 1, 2023 · Niger is a neglected oilseed crop and lifeline for tribal agriculture and economy. The paper provides nutritional and nutraceutical compositions of unexploited Niger accessions. Some niger accessions recorded exceptional rich in nutritional and nutraceutical compositions.
Dec 1, 1990 · Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra are the major producers of Niger seed in India. Despite alteration in their relative shares, these four states together continue to dominate the scene in terms of area and production.
