Classification of field crops
AGR-401 Field Crop Production-I AGRON Lectures Introduction Classification of field crops Botanical classification Binomial system Crop families Agronomic Classification Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Fiber Crops Forage Crops Sugar Crops Tubers Vegetables Condiments Medicinal plants Narcotic plants Glossary Introduction It is well established that there are over \(600\) cultivated plant species, with about \(100-200\) species playing a significant role in global trade. However, the most important economic crops are represented by just \(15\) plant species. As a result, these crop species must be categorized or clustered in a useful manner to encourage scientific correspondence, distribution, and retrieval, as well as to foster the survival and enhancement of specific plants. The description of these species is critical for the following reasons: To familiarize oneself with crops. To comprehend the soil and water requirements of various crops....
