Tag: land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka

Nicotine is the primary alkaloid found in tobacco plants. It is the substance responsible for the addictive and intoxicating properties of tobacco.

Karnataka is famous for producing high-quality Virginia tobacco. This variety is highly sought after in international markets for its superior characteristics.

• The sugar cane is a tropical crop and its yields are affected by temperature, relative humidity and solar radiation.

• Cotton is a kharif crop.
  
• It is sown at the onset of the monsoon.

• Tobacco was first brought to India by Portuguese merchants 400 years ago.
• Currently, India is the second largest producer of tobacco in the world.
  

Tobacco is a significant export commodity for Karnataka. The high-quality leaf produced in the state earns substantial foreign exchange through international trade.

• Tobacco, a rain-fed commercial crop, is mainly grown for exports. Farmers can produce more and earn more money as well from a lesser area.

Cotton is classified as a fibre crop because it is primarily grown for its lint, which is used to manufacture textiles and clothing.