This monumental work of scholarship is the definitive guide to the plant-based economy of India, covering everything from cotton to oil seeds to the famed Malabar tamarind. Drawing on years of research by some of the leading experts in botany, agriculture, and economic history, it is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the natural wealth of the Indian subcontinent. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.