Spices at a Glance
by K M Yuvaraj, G Chandramohan Reddy, D Mastan Vali, G Thanuja Sivaram, S Raghuveer
ISBN: 9789359196909
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 7095.00
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Author Profile
Dr. K. M. Yuvaraj is working as Professor and Head, Department of Plantation, Spices Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Dr. YSR Horticultural University. He has rich and varied experience in the fields of teaching, research and extension with 22 years of experience and published 50 research articles in various journals. He guided many M.Sc. and Ph.D. students for their research. He was the co-principal investigator of 2 ICAR projects. He was involved in the development of two hybrids (Cashew hybrid 10 and Cashew hybrid -11) in cashewnut. He was the recipient of Professor M.S. Swaminathan best scientist Award and teacher award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. On deputation, he worked as Project Director of Andhra Pradesh Micro-irrigation Project.
Dr. G. Chandra Mohan Reddy obtained his B.Sc. (Horticulture) degree from Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh and M.Sc. (Hort.) in Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic crops from University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka and Ph.D in Horticulture from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana. He has qualified ICAR-JRF (2014), ICAR-SRF (2016-1st rank) and CSIR/ICAR-NET etc. He has published research articles and book chapters in reputed journals and publishers. Presently associated with Teaching in the Department of Spices, Planation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops at College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh. He is interested in research, teaching and sharing knowledge gained by him to help others.
Mr. D. Mastan Vali did B.Sc. (Hort.) and M.Sc. (Hort.) with specialization in medicinal and aromatic crops with an excellent academic record from College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh. Presently pursuing Ph.D. from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He Qualified ICAR- ARS NET and bagged five articles which are published in peer reviewed journals with a high NAAS rating.
Dr. G. Thanuja Sivaram Working as Assistant Professor in Department of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Dr.YSR Horticultural University. She handled eight non-plan projects on various crops. Established Instructional farm for medicinal and aromatic plants at COH, Anantharajupeta. Published twenty-four research papers, fourteen popular articles, four book chapters and life member to various scientific societies.
Mr. S. Raghuveer obtained his M.Sc. (Horticulture) (Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic crops) from Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Uttarakhand. Currently he is pursuing his Ph.D. from Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh. He has qualified ICAR-JRF (2017), ICAR-SRF (2019). He has also qualified ICAR-NET etc. He is interested in research, teaching and sharing knowledge gained by him to help others.
About The Book
The book provides an overview of concise and point wise updated information on Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic crops. Most of the information in presented in tabular form in a comprehensive and lucid manner for easy understanding of the subject. The book is primarily meant for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of horticulture of all agricultural universities in India. Special emphasis has been given to students appeasing for various competitive examinations like post-graduate entrance examinations, SAUs Entrance, Ph.D., ICAR-NET, JRF, SRF, ARS, SET, Civil Services and allied agricultural examinations.
Table of Contents
Preface v
I. PLANTATION CROPS 1
Coconut/Kalpavriksha/Tree of life 2
Arecanut/ Betel nut/ Supari 9
Oil palm/ Small Holder Irrigated Crop/ Crop for future 13
Palmyra Palm/ Kalpagathara (Tree of life) 17
Research work on palmyra palm in India 18
Tea/ Queen of all beverages 20
Coffee 28
Cocoa/ Food of God 34
Cashew/Dollar earning crop/Wonder nut/ Plough crop/Zero cholestrol Nut 37
Rubber/Para Rubber 43
Betel leaf: The Green Gold of India 47
Black Wattle 49
II. SPICES 51
A. Major Spices: 51
B. Tree Spices: 52
C. Seed Spices: 53
D. Miscellaneous: 53
Black Pepper 54
Large Cardamom 64
Turmeric 66
Small Cardamom 70
Ginger 76
Chilli 79
Nutmeg 81
Cinnamon 85
Cassia (Chinese Cinnamon) 88
Tejpat (Indian Cassia Lignea) 89
Clove 89
Allspice (Pimento) /Jamaicas Papper 91
Garcinia/ Gambodge 93
Kokam/ Kokum 94
Tamarind/India Date 96
Curry Leaf 98
Coriander 99
Cumin 100
Fenugreek 101
Fennel 103
Dill 104
Celery 106
Ajowain (Bishop’s Weed) 107
Vanilla 109
Saffron 113
Garlic 115
III. AROMATIC PLANTS 117
Citronella 118
Lemon Grass /Cochin Lemongrars/ Indian Malabar 119
Palmrosa/Rusa Grars 121
Vetiver (Khus Khus Grass) 122
Lavender 124
Geranium (Rose Geranium) 125
Davana 127
Rosemary 128
Ambrette (Muskdana, Musk Plant/ Kasturibenda) 129
Bursera (Indian Lavender Tree / Linaloe Tree) 130
Patchouli 131
Mint (Pudina) 132
French Basil 134
Sacred Basil 135
Lemon Scented Gum 135
IV. MEDICINAL PLANTS 137
Senna 138
Isabgol (Psyllium / Ribwort) 139
Aloe Vera 140
Aswagandha 141
Periwinkle 142
Sarpagandha 143
Opium Poppy 144
Coleus 146
Datura/ Thorn Apple 147
Kalmegh 148
Pyrethrum 149
Glory Lily 151
Belladona 152
Cinchona 153
Dioscorea 154
Steroid Bearing Solanum 155
V. UNDEREXPLOITED MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC CROPS 157
Sappan Wood 157
Coleus 158
Costus 159
Galangal 160
Yellow Myrobalan 161
Bael (Bengal Quince) 161
Caralluma 162
Model Paper 1 163
Model Paper- 2 169
Model Paper- 3 175
Model Paper-4 (Previous Paper) 179
