The document discusses groundnuts (peanuts). It provides information on the physical structure, chemical composition, cultivation practices, processing, and major products of groundnuts. Groundnuts have a thin papery seed coat and range in size from 7-21mm long and 5-13mm wide. They are rich in nutrients like protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. India is a major producer along with China. Common varieties grown in India include ICGS 11 and Tag 24. Processing produces products like roasted peanuts, peanut butter, peanut oil. Byproducts include peanut meal, peanut skins, and peanut hulls used for cattle feed.