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 …

Groundnuts originate from the tropical areas in South America and require a growth period with high temperatures of which at least 160 days are frost free. The lower limit for germination of …

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 …

Groundnuts are an important crop in Malawi and contribute to food security and farm income. To produce groundnuts successfully, farmers need to consider each of the following steps found …