Organic turmeric to enrich spice basket


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Authors

  • B A Gudade Scientists, Agronomy. P Chhetri SRF, ARCIPS
  • K N Harsha Scientists, Agronomy. P Chhetri SRF, ARCIPS
  • U Gupta Dy. Director, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Regional Station, Spices Board, Tadong, Gangtok 737102, Sikkim

Abstract

Curcumin is a major constituent of turmeric and has many biological functions such as anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects. Indian turmeric is considered as the best in the world because of its high curcumin content. Indian turmeric fetches a premium price due to its superior quality in the international market. India has occupied around 60% of the world trade in turmeric. Sikkim is emerging as India’s organic hub. The use of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, chemicals is totally restricted.

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Submitted

2019-04-03

Published

2019-04-03

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 5 (2016)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Gudade, B. A., Harsha, K. N., & Gupta, U. (2019). Organic turmeric to enrich spice basket. Indian Horticulture, 61(5). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/88513