Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the major cereal crop in most of the developing countries. Black rice is a type of pigmented rice, with black bran, covering the endosperm of the rice kernel. Black rice is an aromatic and pigmented rice variety popular in Asia, whose demand and consumption is increasing day by day in […]
Among all foreign fruits, Rambutan is particularly popular and favoured in this country. This fruit is somewhat similar to lychee, but it is larger, roundish, and slightly spiky. The ripe fruit is bright red, orange, or yellow, in attractive colours. The outer skin of the fruit is covered with numerous soft hair-like protrusions, resembling the […]
Passion fruit is a vitamin C-rich fruit. In Bangladesh, it is an unfamiliar or less familiar fruit. Passion fruit is a perennial vine plant. It is commonly known as “Tang fruit” by many people. It belongs to the Passifloraceae family, and its scientific name is Passiflora edulis. The characteristics of passion fruit: Passion fruit can […]
The Langan fruit is native to the warm regions of Asia. It belongs to the soapberry family, which includes lychee, and rambutan. The fruit has a thin brownish peel, and the flesh inside is white, and soft, similar to lychee. Langan fruit is often compared to lychee, because of its resemblance and taste. The outer […]
Dragon fruit is basically a famous fruit of America which has gained great popularity in our country now. Different varieties of this fruit were first brought to Bangladesh in 2007 from Thailand, Florida, and Vietnam. Dragon fruit tree is a type of cactus plant. This tree has no leaves. Dragon fruit trees are usually 1.5 […]
Agar, also known as aloes wood or eagle wood is primarily the name of a tree. The word “agar” derives its meaning from Sanskrit, which signifies superior or fragrant wood. In English, it is commonly referred to as aloes wood or eagle wood. while in Arabic, it is called “oud” or “gaharu” in Malay language. […]
“Til” is the third largest oilseed crop in Bangladesh. It is a highly profitable crop, and there is a significant demand for sesame seeds in our country. “Oilseed crops are highly important in agricultural production in Bangladesh. Sesame is the third largest edible oil crop in Bangladesh. Sesame can be grown on land where other […]
Chili is an important cash crop in our country. It is primarily known as a spice crop. It is in high demand both in its raw and ripe forms. Raw chili is rich in vitamins A and C. Chili is an essential ingredient for adding color, flavor almost all regions, but it is predominantly grown […]
Bangladesh has approximately 2.5 million hectares of coastal low-lying land, which is submerged between 0.9 to 2.1 meters below sea level. About 1.51 million hectares (53%) of this coastal area is affected by salinity intrusion, and it continues to increase. The coastal areas constitute around 20% of Bangladesh’s total land area. These areas have very […]
The use of medicinal plants in health protection and care has a long history, just like the history of human civilization. The contribution of herbal medicine and remedies to health and well-being has been recognized since the beginning of creation, as they have been crucial in maintaining human existence on Earth. Throughout history, including in […]
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