Advances in Spices Research : History and Achievements of Spices Research in India Since Independence

Advances in Spices Research : History and Achievements of Spices Research in India Since Independence by Ravindran PN And Babu KN

Book Summary:

During the past fifty years, much research work has been earned out in various spices. However no comprehensive exercise lias been made to collect and collate the achievements of the past. Documentation is as important as research itself. Without proper documentation there is always the peril of someone Irving to "reinvent the wheel".

Audience of the Book :

This book Useful for Spices.

Table of Contents:

1. Species: Definition, Classification, History, Properties, Uses and Role in Indian Life

2. Spices Production and Export from India - Scenario through Five Decades

3. Genetic Resources of Spices and their Conservation

4. High Yielding Spices Varieties Developed in India

5. Indian Spices: An Overview of Therapeutic Applications

6. Progress of Spices Biotechnology in India

7. Three Decades of Research and Development under Aicrp on Spices - An Overview

8. Black Pepper

9. Disease of Black Pepper

10. Cardamom

11. Ginger

12. Turmeric

13. Diseases of Ginger and Turmeric

14. Chilli - Improvement through Five Decades

15. Vanilla

16. Large Cardamom

17. Tree Spices

18. Insect Pests of Major Spices and their Management

19. Coriander

20. Coriander as an Essential Oil Crop

21. Cumin

22. Fennel

23. Fenugreek

24. Minor Seed Spices: Ajowan, Dill, Celery, Aniseed

25. Minor Seed Spices: Parsley, Caraway, Black Caraway and Nigella

26. Saffron

27. Minor and Underutilized Spices and Herbs

28. Quality Aspects of Seed Spices

29. Spices: Processing Technology and Product Development in India

30. Economics, Marketing and Export of Spices

31. Development of Spices in India: A Tetrospect and Prospects

Subject Index