Give a brief introduction about Groundnut?

1.	Give a brief introduction about Groundnut?
Answer» The botanical name for\xa0groundnut, Arachis hypogaea Linn., is derived from two Greek words, Arachis meaning a legume and hypogaea meaning below ground, referring to the formation of pods in the soil.\xa0Groundnut\xa0is an upright or prostrate annual plant.\xa0Groundnut is one of the most important cash crops of our country. It is a low- priced commodity but a valuable source of all the\xa0nutrients. Groundnut is the sixth most important oilseed crop in the world. It contains 48-50% of oil and 26-28% of\xa0protein, and is a rich source of dietary\xa0fiber, minerals, and\xa0vitamins.

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