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USES OF CROPS


Crops are plants product that can be grown and harvested for profit or subsistence. crops falls into six different categories:
  • food crops
  • feed crops
  • fiber crops
  • oil crops
  • ornamental crops
  • Spices
  • Latex
  • Beverages



  1. Food crops :  Food crops are plants grown specifically to be consumed by people as food. They include grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes. Example: Yams, cassava, and plantains.



  2. Feed crop :   Feed crops are plants cultivated to feed livestock and other animals. They provide essential nutrients for animal growth and production. Example: Maize, millet, and sorghum.



  3. Fiber crops :   Fiber crops are grown to produce fibers used in making textiles, ropes, and other products. These fibers come from the plant's stems, leaves, or seeds. Example: Cotton (used in the textile industry) and jute.



  4. Oil crops:   Oil crops are plants grown for their seeds or fruits, which are processed to extract oils used for cooking, industrial purposes, or as biofuels. Example: Soybeans, sunflower seeds, and oil palms.



  5. Ornamental crops :   Ornamental crops are plants grown for decorative purposes rather than for food or other utilitarian uses. They are often used in landscaping and gardening. Example: Hibiscus, bougainvillea, and lilies.



  6. Spices:  Spices are aromatic substances derived from plants used to flavour, colour, or preserve food. They come from various parts of the plant, such as seeds, bark, or roots. Example: Pepper (e.g., black and white pepper), ginger, and cloves.



  7. Latex:   Latex is a milky fluid produced by certain plants, which can be processed to make products like rubber and adhesives. Example: Rubber trees (for natural rubber used in tyres and shoes).



  8. Beverages : Beverages are liquids prepared from plants, including fruits and herbs, which are consumed for refreshment or enjoyment. Example: Zobo (hibiscus tea), palm wine, and kola nut drinks.



CHECK OTHER RELATED TOPICS HERE


  1. FORM OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES

  2. CLASSES AND USES OF CROPS


  3. CLASSIFICATION OF CROP BASED ON LIFE SPAN

  4. MEANING OF AGRICULTURE

  5. CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD AND THEIR SOURCE



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