Sesame
Sesame is a plant in the genus Sesamum, also called benne. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. World production in 2024 was 6.7 million tonnes, with India, Myanmar, and Sudan as the largest producers.
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Statistical tool helps breeders pick the best sesame parent plants
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