Non-food crops

Non-food crops are plants cultivated for purposes other than direct human consumption. These include crops grown for fiber, fuel, construction materials, industrial ingredients, medicinal use, or ornamental value. Examples include cotton (textiles), jatropha (biofuel), eucalyptus (timber), and roses (ornamental).

Some crops have both food and non-food uses. For instance, coconut provides edible products like coconut meat and water, but also yields oil, coir fiber, and timber. In such cases, the crop may be listed in both food and non-food categories, depending on its uses.


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Total 165 crops found in category Non-food crops .

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