What is the name of the true indigo plant

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Question: What to Do: On this virtual field trip, Himalayan Indigo, you will examine different plant species and discover how indigo dye is produced. You will use the Google Arts & Culture app to visit the Himalayas, explore indigo processing there and then answer the questions below.

a) To learn how to access and navigate through Google Arts and Culture, online go to Getting Started GSCI 1146 Google Arts & Culture.

b) Type Himalayan Indigo into the search field of Google Arts & Culture for this assignment.

c) Hello! On this field trip you will explore indigo cultivation and processing. You will begin by learning a little about the history of indigo and the plants that are used to produce this amazing dye, which became the colour that was prized around the world. Have a good trip, and don't forget to take a snack in case you get hungry!

1. The Story of Indigo. Scroll to begin your trip. A rich ancient history. a) What is the origin of the word Indigo and where and when did cultivation of Indigo begin? Explain briefly.

2. Indigo Plants. Scroll to continue your trip. a) What is the name of the 'true' Indigo plant? Explain briefly

3. Cultivation. Scroll to continue your trip. The Indigo seeds are sown. Tap on the image: Sowing the Indigofera seeds in Chankana Village. Then tap on 'View in Augmented Reality'. Follow instructions on screen. Augmented reality lets you see how artworks look in real size in front of you. Note: you will need to hold your phone in front of you, as if looking at a wall. Move your phone to explore different parts of the image.

a) When is the best time to sow the Indigofera tinctoria seeds and when will the plants be ready to be harvested? Explain briefly. Explain briefly.

4. Processing. Scroll to continue your trip. The Indigo leaves are soaked in water. a) What happens when the leaves start to ferment (the chemical breakdown of sugars by microorganisms)? Explain briefly.

b) What is the difference between Indican and Indigotin? Explain briefly

5. Oxidation. Scroll to continue your trip. The Indican is exposed to oxygen. Watch the videos: Indigo oxidation and Indigo paste. a) How is oxidation (exposing the Indican to oxygen) accomplished? Explain briefly.

b) What is Indigo paste? Explain briefly

b) In the history of India, the desire for Indigo by colonialists led to the oppression of countless farmers. How has the farming of Indigo changed for the better? Explain briefly

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