WHAT IS CASHEW?

The cashew tree, “Anacardiumoccidentale L” , is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple pseudofruit .The Cashew is native of northwestern Brazil.It was first introduced to India in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers sailing from Brazil and here it become abundant due to low altitudes near the seacoast. They first planted it in Goa to prevent coastal erosion. Cashew nut trees are used to mitigate Soil erosion because of their extensive root system, which keeps the soil beneath them firmly in place. The trees expansive branch system which extends horizontally also serves as a natural umbrella, shielding the soil from rain.

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