Wood of Melia azadirachta, Neolamarkia chinensis, Casuarina spp and Eucalyptus spp are used for making paper pulp.

(a) Corchorus capsularis
(b) Corchorus olitorius

Coffee arabica is the prime source of commercial coffee which is native to the tropical Ethiopia. An Indian Muslim saint, Baba Budan introduced coffee from Yemen to Mysore.

Sugar cane is the raw material for extracting white sugar. Sugarcane supports large number of industries like sugar mills producing refined sugars, distilleries producing liquor grade ethanol and millions of jaggery manufacturing units. Fresh sugarcane juice is a refreshing drink. Molasses is the raw material for the production of ethyl alcohol.

(i) Vigna radiata - Green gram.
(ii) Cajanus cajan - Red gram or pigeon pea.

Kodo millet is a good diuretic and cures constipation. Helps to reduce obesity, blood sugar and blood pressure.

Ragi (Finger millet) is a kind of millet which has less glycemic index and rich in calcium.
Hence consuming ragi food items enhances the bone strength.

Processed wheat flour, that has little fibre, is called Maida which is used extensively in making parota, naan and bakery products.

Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system in which plants/crops are cultivated in natural ways by using biological inputs to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage.

Vatam, Pittam and Kapam.

1. It is used to describe foods that are prepared and eaten as a whole grain.
2. Ex. Quinoa. (Seeds from the Chenopodium quinoa) belong to the family Amaranthaceae.
3. Has carbohydrate protein have been eaten for 6000 years in Andes hilt region.

1. Aloin - a mixture of glucosides.
2. Its gel used as skin tonic.
3. Cooling effect and moisturizing effect helps in creams, lotions, shampoos, shaving creams, after shave lotions preparation.
4. Used has emollient, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal and antiseptic.

1. It is Andrographis paniculata belongs to Acanthaceae family.
2. It is a potent hepatoprotective to treat liver disorders.
3. Used to make Nilavembu Kudineer to treat malaria and dengue.

1. I recommend 'Henna' to him.
2. Because lacosone is harmless and causes no irritation to the skin.
3. It is derived from the plant Lawsonia inermis.
4. Other uses: used for hair and finger nails.
5. Used for colouring leather and horse tails

1. Tectona grandis is the plant gives wood better for making furniture.
2. It is one of the best timber in the world.
3. The heart wood is yellow to golden brown turner darker.
4. Durability and immune to attack of termites  and fungi is well known.