1.9.2. Oilseeds

The oilseeds are produced for extracting edible oils. Dryland of Malwa plateau, Marathwada, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana and Rayalseema region of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka plateau are oilseeds growing regions of India. Groundnut, rapeseed and mustard, Soyabean and sunflower are the main oilseed crops grown in India.