Herbs and spices have been used since ancient times, because of their antimicrobial
properties increasing the safety and shelf life of food products by acting against foodborne …

The clove tree was introduced to Madagascar from the Maluku Islands in Indonesia at the
beginning of the 19th century. In spite of its sensitivity to hazards such as cyclones, a locally …

Cinnamon is a common spice obtained from the bark of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum
zeylanicum). It has been used for culinary, as well as medicinal, purposes since ancient …

Spices Constitute An Important Group Of Agricultural Commodities Which, Since Antiquity,
Have Been Used For Flavouring Foods. Some Species Are Used In The Pharmaceutical …

This book, which covers 50 minor spices and condiments classified into bulbous spices,
seed spices, aromatic tree spices, acidulant tree spices, leafy spices, and other minor …

Complementarity among tree species in sharing the growth resources is a key to the
sustainability in crop productivity. However, information on how the species separate their …

Spices and condiments are part of Indian culture and cuisine from old days. Spices are the
main reason for attraction of many countries to India for invasion. India is the largest …

Agriculture including horticulture is the riskiest of all professions as there are many variables
affecting the outcome. About 86% Indian landholdings are less than 2 ha and are called the …

The genus Cinnamomum (family Lauraceae) is revered for the pleasant essential oils
isolated from various species. Cinnamomum species are extensively employed all around …

Nutmeg (Myristica spp.) is a high economic value spice crops which is spread on the whole
area of Ternate Island, North Maluku province. Nutmeg is generally cultivated using …