Distribution, Botanical AND Biological Characteristics OF Sesame

Abstract

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a plant in the genus Sesamum, also called simsim, benne or gingelly. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. This article provides information on the distribution, botanical classification and biological description and varieties of sesame, which belongs to the oilseed group.

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