Groundnut (Apios americana) is a perennial herb from slender rhizomes with tuberous thickenings 1.3-4 cm (0.5-1.6 in) thick, and stems twining or climbing over other plants.

Jul 6, 2002 · Groundnut, or peanut, is commonly called the poor man's nut. Today it is an important oilseed and food crop. This plant is native to South America and has never been …

Groundnut is an important subsistence food crop throughout the tropics. It is mainly grown for the kernels and the edible oil and meal derived from them, and the vegetative residue.

Groundnut is an important oilseed crop grown in India. Globally India ranks first in area and second in production. India, accounts for 31 % of the total groundnut area in the world (24.6 m. …

Although the specific geographic area where farmers domesticated groundnut is unquestionably South America, Oviedo's 1527 narrative also established distribution and adaptation of the …

Groundnut is a very important food crop that is widely grown by both small holders and commercial producers for food security and income generation. It is a good source of …

Peanuts are a composite food consisting of a wide variety of nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and a good dose of fiber. Bioactive compounds have also …