[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [A History of Agriculture in India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.randhawa-1980) › v1.c19.s7.40 # A History of Agriculture in India v1.c19.s7.40 A History of Agriculture in India v1.c19.s7.40 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.s7.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.randhawa-1980.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. - [Previous: v1.c19.s7.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.randhawa-1980.v1.c19.s7.39) - [Next: v1.c19.s7.41](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.randhawa-1980.v1.c19.s7.41) - [Up: v1.c19.s7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.randhawa-1980.v1.c19.s7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.randhawa-1980.v1.c19.s7.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.randhawa-1980.v1.c19.s7.40) · Pramāṇa