
LINSEED
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Linseed
belongs to the family Linaceae and the genus Linum. It is both oil and
fibre crop. However, it is used mainly for non-edible purposes. In
Pakistan it is grown in Sindh and Punjab provinces. Its area and
production has been stagnant from 1970-71 to 1995-96. However, area
reached to maximum during 1978-79 with total area of 12525 ha producing
6655 tons and average yield of 531 kg/ha. |
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District wise area and production of linseed in Pakistan in 2004-05
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Graphic Presentation of linseed area, production and yield during 2004-05
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Source: Agric. Statistics of Pakistan 2004-05 |
Resource Person:
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Dr. Muhammad Yasin Mirza, SSO |
dryasinmirza54@yahoo.com |
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[Last updated: April 18, 2007]