All about Makhana the Cash Crop of India
Makhana, commonly known as Foxnut, is a remarkable aquatic crop with extensive agricultural and economic significance, particularly in regions such as Bihar and West Bengal in India. Its scientific name, Euryale ferox Salisb, is recognizable by its hard black seed coat and round shape ranging from 5 mm to 15 mm in diameter, Makhana is locally referred to as Foxnut, Gorgon nut, and Makhana in India. Thriving in stagnant water bodies like ponds, swamps, oxbow lakes, and ditches, Makhana requires…