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Scientific cultivation of Palak in Bay Islands

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Title Scientific cultivation of Palak in Bay Islands
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Creator Shrawan Singh
D. R. Singh
L. B. Singh
Subhash Chand
S. Dam Roy
 
Subject Palak
Cultivation
 
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Palak or Spinach beet is botanically known as Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis and a member of Chenopodiaceae family. It is one of the most common leafy vegetables in tropical and subtropical regions
including in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Palak cultivation is most
preferred in polyhouse cultivation during rainy season due to high yield
and early return. It is rich in many of the dietary micronutrients (calcium
and iron) and natural antioxidants (vitamin A, vitamin C and carotenoids).
Its leaves are rich in mineral and hence can be called as "Mines of
minerals". Beside this, soft fibrous matter is specially in providing
necessary roughage in diet. It performs well in partial shade conditions and
suitable as pot herb, therefore, has great potential for island farmers.
Botanically it is a close relative of beetroot but edible portion of palak is
the leaf whereas in the case of beetroot, the roots are used as vegetable.
The palak is also different from spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) in the sense
that the former have succulent leaves with entire margin while the
spinach is known as vilayati palak and have lobed leaf margin.
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Date 2018-12-13T11:51:02Z
2018-12-13T11:51:02Z
2014-04-01
 
Type Extension Leaflet
 
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/15968
 
Language English
 
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Publisher Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair