Download or read book Notes on Cardamom Cultivation written by T. C. Owen and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Notes on Cardamom Cultivation written by T. C. Owen and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Farmer s Handbook Ecofriendly Cardamom Cultivation written by Varadarasan Shanmugavel and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) is a spice crop cultivated for more than a century in the high altitude (600 - 1200 m above msl) of Western Ghats of Southern India under shade of diverse species of trees. Even though Cardamom cultivation requires rational intervention with chemical pesticides and fertilizers to make the yield sustainable, excess use of these external inputs, as necessitated by intensive cultivation makes the cultivation nonviable. Hence an insight into Ecofriendly cultivation empower the farming community to adopt sustainable cultivation with minimum external inputs, soil health management, conservation of natural enemies of pests and diseases etc. for reaping economically sustainable yield. The most important points covered in the books are: low external inputs, reducing labourrequirements in an era of labour scarcity for farm works, reducing drudgery for farmers, practical and easy methods of improving the soil health as well as conservation of natural enemies of pests and pollinators etc. Such guidelines benefit farmers to reduce the cost of cultivation, produce pesticide residue-free cardamom and to have economically sustainable yield; also aid in conservation of the serene Western Ghats ecosystem for posterity. The present book is written in two parts, the main text and annexes. The main text contains the required information to farmers for Ecofriendly cultivation of cardamom. The annexes contain basic and relevant information on the subjects covered in the main text with a little more scientific terminology. The objective of the book is elaborated in the preface and introduction. A brief history of cardamom cultivation in India is outlined in the first chapter and basic information on cardamom is elaborated in the chapter on 'Know your cardamom' which would be very useful for farmers and the public who wish to know about the crop. The terminology used in this chapter helps to understand information provided in the ensuing chapters. The next chapter 'Planting and maintenance' elaborates on establishing a cardamom field even by a new farmer; methods of seed collection/planting material selection, production of planting materials, field preparation, planting and after care are the highlights in this chapter. The essence of Ecofriendly cardamom cultivation is elaborated in the chapter on 'Requirements for sustainable cultivation' and in the Annexes (I to XVI). Basic requirements for Ecofriendly cardamom cultivation are shade management, pest and disease management, soil health management, conservation and augmentation of natural enemies of pests and pollinators. One of the major problems faced by farmers is the crop loss due to fungal diseases; basic information on preventing/reducing the fungal diseases is addressed by way of practical methods of improving the soil health which in turn supports beneficial and disease antagonistic microbes. The annexes (Annexes I to XVI) are added to increase the value of the handbook; the information provided are for broadening the understanding of the basic concept of the book viz. 'Ecofriendly cardamom cultivation'. Several pictures are added in the annexes with an exclusive annexure on photo gallery for referring field problems. Pictorial information is provided on Large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) for comparison on the Ecofriendly cultivation being practiced in the sub Himalayan regions. The last chapter is Harvesting and post-harvest practices. Information is provided on the stage of harvest of cardamom capsules, methods of curing/drying, value addition during curing, polishing and storage for producing high quality green colour capsules to get premium price. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), References cited in the book as well as alphabetically arranged index for easy way of identifying related pages in the book are provided.
Download or read book Descriptors for Cardamom Elettaria Cardamomum Maton written by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute and published by Bioversity International. This book was released on 1994 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cultivation of the Betel palm Cardamom and Pepper in the Kanara District of the Bombay Presidency written by James W. Mollison and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bibliography of Books and Papers Relating to Agriculture and Botany to the End of the Year 1915 written by T. Petch and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cardamom written by P. N. Ravindran and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-10-03 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardamom otherwise known as Malabar cardamom, true cardamom or small cardamom second only to pepper in its importance during the Renaissance period, is often qualified as the Queen of Spices because of its very pleasant aroma and taste. The Western Ghat forest of the Malabar coast, India, is the center of origin and diversity for cardamom and it mi
Download or read book The Geography of Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum M written by Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book catalogues the multi-scale impact of agronomy and economy on Cardamom, known as the “Queen” of spices. Cardamom is the second most important spice crop in the world, after Black pepper, known as the “King” of spices. Spices were the symbols of luxury and royalty, and cardamom was used in the manufacture of perfumes during the Greek and Roman times. It became one of the most important Oriental spices used in both Greek and Roman cuisine as well as its pharmacological applications. The book is divided into 15 chapters and concentrates on aspects of cardamom production and processing, the taxonomic aspects of cardamom, chemistry, pathology, entomology and is concluded with the future of cardamom. Special emphasis is given to the utility of “The Nutrient Buffer Power Concept”, a soil management technique in precise fertilizer management, especially with regard to Potassic fertilizers in cardamom production.
Download or read book Agronomy and Economy of Black Pepper and Cardamom written by K.P. Prabhakaran Nair and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the "King" of spices, black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and the "Queen" of spices, cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum M.), both perennial crops of the tropics, are the most important and most widely sought after spice crops of the world. They both have many uses, for example, both are used as flavourings and as a medicine. This book provides a comprehensive review of these two very important spice crops, covering origin, history, geographical distribution, production, economy and their uses. Discusses the two major spices of great economic value to the developing world The author is an eminent scientist who has won numerous awards for his work in this area
Download or read book Cash Crops written by P.M. Priyadarshan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cash crops are grown and sold for monetary gain and not necessarily for sustenance. They include coffee, tea, coconut, cotton, jute, groundnut, castor, linseed, cocoa, rubber, cassava, soybean, sweet potato, potato, wheat, corn and teff. While some of these crops have been improved for realizing yield potential, breeding of many of them is still in infancy. Crops that underwent rigorous breeding have eventually lost much of the diversity due to extensive cultivation with a few improved varieties and the diversity in less bred species is to be conserved. Over the past years, scholars and policy makers have become increasingly aware of the short and long-run impact of climatic factors on economic, food security, social and political outcomes . Genetic diversity, natural and induced, is much needed for the future generations to sustain food production with more climate resilient crops. In contrast, crop uniformity produced across the farm fields in the form of improved varieties is genetically vulnerable to biotic and abiotic stresses. Thus, it is essential and challenging to address the issue of compromising between maximizing crop yield under a given set of conditions and minimizing the risk of crop failure when conditions change. Cash crops are grown in an array of climatic conditions. Many of the world’s poor still live in rural areas. Many are subsistence farmers, operating very small farms using very little agricultural inputs for achieving marketable outputs. Conserving the diversity of these crops and addressing all issues of crop culture through modern tools of biotechnology and genomics is a real challenge. We believe the focus of this book is to fill an unmet need of this and other grower communities by providing the necessary knowledge, albeit indirectly via the academics, to manage the risks of cash crops breeding through managing genetic diversity.
Download or read book Indian Museum Notes written by Indian Museum and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Agronomy and Economy of Black Pepper and Cardamom written by K.P. Prabhakaran Nair and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the "King" of spices, black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and the "Queen" of spices, cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum M.), both perennial crops of the tropics, are the most important and most widely sought after spice crops of the world. They both have many uses, for example, both are used as flavourings and as a medicine. This book provides a comprehensive review of these two very important spice crops, covering origin, history, geographical distribution, production, economy and their uses. Discusses the two major spices of great economic value to the developing world The author is an eminent scientist who has won numerous awards for his work in this area
Download or read book Advances in Agronomy written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-07-29 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 91 of Advances in Agronomy contains four indespensable reviews and over 30 descriptive figures. Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field
Download or read book Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum Production Processing and Properties written by Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecology Or Economics in Cardamom Development written by K. N. Nair and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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