The present volume contains the details of tree species. As in case of volume 1, which dealt with major spices, this volume contains 9 tree spices. Even though, there are about 17 tree spcies listed, some of them such as mango, pomegranate etc are treated more as fruits. The tree spices like clove, nutmeg, tamarind and cinnamon are relatively more important and they are grown in an area of 81189 ha with a production of 208445 tonnes. India also imports tree spices worth about 180 crores. Hence, tree spices are very important economically. The present volume is an exhaustive review on botany, crop improvement, biotechnology and cultivation including pests and diseases. This volume would serve as a reference to all those involved in teaching, extension and planning. The authors of various chapters have authoritatively reviewed each crop. We hope this book would also serve as a text book for post graduate students of horticulture as well as for those preparing for comparative examination.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Utpala Parthasarathy
Dr. Utpala Parthasarathy, Ph.D. has 23 years of experience on horticultural crops. She has specialized in the use of biotechnology and GIS tools in horticulture. She has published a large number of research papers and contributed chapters in various books. She had used the remote sensing and GIS for various studies in spices and plantation crops.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR V A Parthasarathy
Dr. V.A. Parthasarathy, Ph.D. a renowned and well-known horticulturalist cum biotechnologist of repute is the Director of Indian institute of Spices research (ICAR), calicut from 2002. He is a recipient of ICAR Team Award in Horticulture (as leader) during 2002 and is widely traveled. He has more than 30 years of research experience in Horticulture / plantation crops like citrus, vegetables, gerbera, gladiolus, coconut and spices. An expert in bio-technology and breeding of horticulture crops, he has published over 170 research articles in refereed journals, edited 15 books and contributed about 40 chapters and invited reviews. He also guided many Ph.D. students. He is member of many committees.
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