Carrot (Daucus carota L.) belongs to the family Apiaceae. South-western Asia especially Afghanistan is particularly to be the main centre of origin of this crop as the biggest morphological diversity in this crop has been found to occur in this region. Similarly the wild forms are also seen in Europe. Carrot is a prevalent cool season root vegetable cultivated in temperate countries mainly during spring and summer season while in tropical region during winter season. The most usually eaten part of a carrot is the taproot, inspite of the greens are eatable also.