| The
main research projects undertaken by this division are
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| The
main research projects of the division are : |
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Cardamom |
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Studies on Azhukal (Capsule
rot) , rhizome rot and nursery rot diseases
in plantations and seedling rot in nurseries
and develop integrated disease management
strategies. |
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Foliar and minor diseases
such as leaf spots, capsule spots and malformations
and other root rots, yellowing diseases etc |
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Biocontrol of diseases
using antagonistic microbes including fungi
and bacteria |
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Black Pepper |
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Diseases of black pepper
such as foot rot, slow decline, pollu disease
and their integrated management. |
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Vanilla |
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Surveillance on diseases
of vanilla, studies on causal organisms etc. |
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Management of fungal
diseases of vanilla through fungicides, bio
agents etc |
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Studies on viral diseases
of vanilla and their management |
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| Major
research projects of the division are : |
| The
main project of the division are : |
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Evaluation of alternative
fuel for cardamom curing |
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Influence of stage of harvest
of on the yield of oils and deoresins in black pepper |
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Studies on storage of black
pepper |
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Effect of different methods
of curing turmeric on curcumin content |
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| This
division aims at bridging the gap between the scientists
and planters by transferring the achievements in the institute
for application in the planters field. This is mainly
achieved through training programmes, conducting seminars,
group discussions, exhibitions, organising spice clinics
etc |
| Training
programmes on production protection and post harvest technologies
management of cardamom, vanilla and other important spices
have been organized. Scientists of the institute serve
as the resources personnel in seminars and planters meetings |
| Spice
clinic is an open house interaction between farmers and
scientist were organized to classify the doubts. Exhibition
have been organized at various places to enlighten the
farmers with the latest technologies developed by the
research institute |
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| The
division also undertakes vermiculturing for the production
of vermin compost using two types of exotic earthworms
viz., Eudrella euginiae and Eisenia foetida |
| Studies
are being carried out to compare the effect of different
organic manure with the yield pattern in various crops
like Black Pepper, Cardamom, Vanilla, Ginger, Turmeric
etc |
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| Statistics
and Computer division is mainly concerned with planning
and design of experiments, analysis of experimental data
and integration of results of various research programmes
identified in cardamom and other spices. In addition,
software support is provided to the research as well as
administrative section. Development of software for monitoring
research programmes and farm labour wages are undertaken |
| ICRI
has a well established library which maintains a good
collection of documents on cardamom and related spices.
The total collection of books is around 5000 including
bound volumes of journals and abstracts. Newspapers are
subscribed in three languages. The library maintains a
good collection of documents of cardamom and other spices |
| Library
has a computerized cataloguing facility providing details
regarding the available books in the library and this,
can be used for quick reference |
| The
library is publishing newspaper clippings service on spices
and condiments and current title service regularly |
