Spices

This book, titled Spices, provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on 52 spices recognized by the Spices Board, including their economic significance, botany, chemical makeup, crop improvement, agro-technology, post-harvest technology, and end-use applications. The book is divided into six chapters and has been authored by experts with extensive experience in tropical spices, who have presented the information in a concise manner. Although the book is a reflection of Indian expertise in spices, its contents are universally applicable and relevant. It is aimed at students, researchers, industry professionals, exporters, processors, and end-users in the fields of horticulture and agriculture.