Integrated Nitrogen Management in Rabi Castor

India is the leader in the world castor seed and its oil production. It contributes about 55 percent and 70 percent of world area and production respectively. The castor oil is different from other vegetable oils in the sense that it does not freeze even under adverse temperatures of -120C to -180C.Therefore considered as the best lubricating agent particularly for both high speed engines and aeroplanes.Castor oil is used in the high grade lubricants paints varnishes textile dyeing printing perfumery cosmetics grease polishes plastic soap tooth paste medicinal industries carbon paper ether synthetic resins for surface coating synthetic rubber and synthetic fibers.