A History of Agriculture in India v1.c19.s7.40

v1.c19.s7.40

Rape. The Brassicas cultivated in India are of the oleiferous types, belonging to two species, *Brassica campestris* and *B. juncea*. *B. campestris* has given rise in India to three distinct cultivars: brown sarson, yellow sarson and *toria*. They are cultivated in rather distinct ecogeographical areas, and may be regarded as ecotypes. Collectively, they are known in India as rape, and they constitute an important oilseed crop. *B. juncea* is more vigorous, and is an important oilseed crop. It is known in India as mustard.