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India’s largest oilseed crop is facing a serious menace in the form of "hidden threat”. Mustard, Orobanche and DMH-11: What UPSC aspirants must-know

Knowledge Nugget | India’s mustard crop is facing a serious ‘hidden threat’. What is it?

January 21, 2026 11:43 am

UPSC Current Affairs: India’s largest indigenous edible oil source, mustard, is facing a serious menace from a parasitic weed. What is it? How is it affecting major mustard-growing areas? Here’s all you need to know.

Farmer Kokchand Sahu holding an Orobanche weed plant from his mustard field in Haryana’s Sirsa district. (Image: Special arrangement)

The weed threat to mustard, and the need to counter it with innovative solutions

January 12, 2026 1:40 pm

India’s largest oilseed crop is facing a serious menace from Orobanche, a parasitic weed that has inflicted damage in major mustard-growing areas of Rajasthan and Haryana.

Pure mustard can now be grown in contaminated soil: Punjabi University research

October 06, 2025 12:32 am

Through Dr. Gurvarinder Kaur’s research, it has been highlighted that cadmium is highly toxic to human health. This method ensures that cadmium’s impact is confined to the roots

Why Bengali kasundi is the most powerful mustard sauce you’ve never tried

August 08, 2025 1:30 pm

Packed with over a dozen spices, this sharp, sinus-clearing mustard sauce from Bengal has no equal.

Can cold-pressed oil reduce bad cholesterol, boost Omega-3 levels? Here's all you need to know

July 15, 2024 1:14 pm

Each has a specific property to suit your health condition

Indians love their mustard oil but it is banned in the US; this is why

June 26, 2024 6:25 pm

Understanding the reasons behind ingredient restrictions in different countries empowers you to make informed choices.

Industry body seeks govt intervention as mustard seed prices fall below MSP

March 22, 2024 1:45 pm

MSP remains a crucial concern, particularly in the ongoing harvesting season for mustard. The current market prices of mustard seeds are below the MSP of Rs 5,650, necessitating immediate government intervention, he said.

Nutrition alert: Here's what a 100-gram serving of sarso ka saag contains

December 10, 2023 11:26 am

Beyond its rich and robust flavours, sarso ka saag boasts an impressive array of health benefits that make it a nutritional powerhouse.

Understand the benefits of mustard seeds (Source: Freepik)

Nutrition alert: Here's what a 100-gram serving of mustard seeds contains

December 08, 2023 11:19 am

Let us delve into the tiny yet mighty world of mustard seeds and discover why these unassuming gems deserve a place of prominence in your daily diet.

Mustard seeds in rasam: Why they are better than chicken soup for disease control

July 19, 2023 10:19 pm

'Mustard seeds are known to be anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer,’ says Dr Neeti Sharma, Senior Consultant, Nutrition and Dietetics at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram.