soybean seeds oil refining plant in pakistan

   
soybean seeds oil refining plant in pakistan
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • soybean seeds oil refining plant in pakistan
  • Why is soybean important in Pakistan?
  • Soybean cultivation in Pakistan was primarily aimed at enhancing the production of edible oil, but it has a little share in domestic production as compared to other oilseed crops including cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and rapeseed (Brassica napus).
  • Why is soybean an important oilseed crop?
  • Soybean (Glycine max L.) is an important oilseed crop worldwide owing to its diversity of end uses. In the year 2019-20, globally 341.76 million metric tons of soybean was produced which is 61% of the total oilseeds production. Its seed contains 18-23% oil and 38-44% protein. Seed is processed to extract oil for human consumption.
  • What is soybean & its production in Pakistan?
  • Soybean area and production in Pakistan. Soybean is annual oilseed crop of family Leguminosae and mainly grown for edible seeds. It is the most economical source of protein (40%) for human food and animal feed. The seeds also contain 18-22% edible oil and fulfil the demand of food industry.
  • What are the shortcomings of soybean cultivation in Pakistan?
  • Less support price of soybean, non-existence of marketing facilities, non-availability of quality seeds, and zone-specific production technology are few amongst many other shortcomings for soybean cultivation in Pakistan (Khurshid et al. 2017).