07 November, 2021

Taxonomic Classification of Crops


1. Poaceae (Graminae) or Grass family: Cereals, Sugarcane, Napier, Paragrass. 


2. Papilionaceae (Leguminosae) or Pea family : Pulses, Legumes, Groundnut, Sunhemp, 


3. Cruciferae/Mustard Family :  Mustard. Radish cabbage, Cauliflower, Knolkhol. 


4. Cucurbitace Gourd family All Gourds (e.g.. bottle gourd, 

bitter-gourd,Cucumber, Pumpkin)


5. Malvaceae/Cotton Family : Cotton .Bhindi. Roselle. 


6. Solanaceae/Brinjal family : Brinjal, Potato, Tomato, tobacco, Chillies. 


7. Tiliaceac : Jute, Phalsa. 


8 . Asteraceae. (Compositeae) Sunflower, Safflower, Niger, 


9. Chenopodiaceae : Spinach Beet. Sugarbeet. 


10. Pedaliaceae: Seasame (Sesamum)


11. Euphorbiaceae Castor


12. Convolvulaceae :Sweet potato 

 

13. Umbelliferae : Coriander, Cumin, Carrot


14. Aliaceae: Onion , Garlic

 

15. Zingiberaceae: Ginger, turmeric.

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