Sesamum indicum

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pedaliaceae
gptkbp:breeding_season ongoing research
improved varieties
gptkbp:climate tropical
subtropical
gptkbp:common_name sesame
gptkbp:cooking_method toasted
ground into paste
used as garnish
gptkbp:cultivation seeds
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of prosperity
used in rituals
used in traditional dishes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pedaliaceae
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
purple
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:black
gptkb:white
brown
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high
gptkbp:fuel_type sesame oil
refined oil
unrefined oil
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sesamum
gptkbp:growth_habit annual
gptkbp:height 1 to 2 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sesamum indicum
gptkbp:hunting_technique 3 to 5 months
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkb:India
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in protein
rich in vitamins
rich in minerals
high in fiber
gptkbp:pests aphids
sesame seed weevil
gptkbp:region gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:seed_dispersal 3 to 4 grams per 100 seeds
gptkbp:social_responsibility root rot
leaf blight
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:strategic_importance cash crop
export commodity
gptkbp:sustainability organic farming practices
drought-resistant varieties
gptkbp:uses gptkb:product
gptkb:skincare_product
medicinal purposes
cooking oil