Scenario, Importance and Prospects of Seed Spices: A Review

Volume 4 - Issue 2

Gopal Lal*

Received: August 08, 2018;   Published: August 17, 2018

DOI: 10.32474/CIACR.2018.04.000181

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Abstract

Arid and semiarid parts of the India are known as Seed Spices Bowl (Rajasthan and Gujarat) and contribute more than 80% of total seed spices production. Total 109 spices are listed by ISO and 63 spices are grown in India and out of which 20 are being classified as seed spices. Out of 20 seed spices, ICAR-NRCSS working of 10 most important seed spices namely cumin, coriander, fennel, fenugreek, ajwain, anise, caraway, celery, dill and nigella [1].

Introduction| Status of Seed Spice Research in India| Research Achievements| Production Technology of Seed Spices| Protection Technology| Organic Seed Spice Production Technology| Postharvest management and processing of seed spices| Technologies Dissemination| Major Challenges in Seed Spices| Prospects of Seed Spices| Summary| References|