Sharda – New variety of okra
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Bineeta Singh
Head, Department of Genetics and Plant
Breeding, AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh 485 001.
Abstract
The okra or lady's finger (Abelmoschus esculantus (L.) Monch ) is a gift from African continent to the people of other parts of the world. There are altogether 38 species of genus Abelmoschus under family - Malvaceae. It is an important vegetable crop grown in summer and rainy season but in coastal region of Maharashtra, it is grown throughout the year. Okra is rich source of vitamins, minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, iodine and dietary fiber too. Tender green fruits are fried to prepare Bhujia and cooked in curry, soups and stews which are its also popular dishes. The fruits also help in case of renal colic, goiter, leucorrhoea and general anemia especially in poor women.
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