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"This book, entitled Cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton]: Production, Breeding, Management, Phytochemistry and Health Benefits, contains valuable information about the cardamom. The cultivation, botany, plant breeding, biotechnology, phytochemical analysis, pest and disease management and pesticide residues of cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton] are well described. This book also analyzes the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of cardamom that are used to design novel drugs and to increase its value to the food and pharmaceutical industries. The book is aimed at researchers, academicians, pharmacologists, nutritionists, chemists, biotechnologists, and post-graduate and doctoral students involved in related research activities as well as cardamom planters"--
And Conclusion -- Disclosure Statement -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Cultivation, Harvesting, Processing and Products of Cardamom -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Cultivation Practices -- Climate and Soil -- Varieties/Cultivars -- Propagation -- Propagation by Seeds -- Primary Nursery -- Secondary Nursery -- Propagation from Suckers -- Planting -- Weeding -- Trashing -- Earthing Up -- Manuring -- Shade -- Plant Protection -- Pests and Diseases -- Harvesting -- Pre-Harvest Operations -- Post-Harvest Operations -- Washing -- Pretreatment -- Curing -- Sun Drying -- Artificial Drying.
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
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.