Senna (Cassia angustifolia) a native of Saudi Arabia is now cultivated extensively in Western Rajasthan. The main advantage of the crop is that it does not require the application of any fertilizers and it is not devoured by insects, animals or birds. Also the plant is eco-friendly as it can be used for developing wastelands and does not require frequent irrigation.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/senna-cash-crop-arid-region
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/n-k-bohra
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/pramod-kumar
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/sarita-jain-et-al
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/mfp-news
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/cash-crops
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/medicinal-plants
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wasteland-development
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rajasthan
