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Crop |
Importance |
Coconut |
One of the most important commercial crops; used for oil, toddy, and coir. |
Cashew |
Introduced by the Portuguese; Goa is a major producer of cashew nuts and feni (cashew liquor). |
Areca Nut (Betel Nut) |
Grown mainly in the hilly regions and used widely in Indian chewing habits. |