From the preface: "Arecanut Palm (Areca Catechu Linn) is cultivated primarily for its Kernel obtained from its fruit which is chewed in its tender, ripe or processed form. Arecanut belongs to the family palmae. It is native of Malayan Archipelago, Philippines and other East Indian Islands. Commercial cultivation is confined only in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The book is based on the research carried out by the author on Economics of Arecanut ...
