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Recently, an international team of researchers have identified 2 new species Elettaria facifera and Elettaria tulipifera in Kerala’s Western Ghats that are close cousins to Elettaria cardamomum better known as green cardamom.
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Soil pH
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4.2 to 6.8, grows well in forest loamy soils. Growth of cardamom is enhanced, when planted in humus rich soils.
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Temperature |
10-35°C is ideal |
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Rainfall |
requires evenly distributed rainfall of 1500-4000 mm per year |
Guatemala leads global production.
India is the second largest producer.
Other significant cultivators of cardamom include Tanzania, Sri Lanka, El Salvador, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Papua New Guinea.
The International research team has now identified six closely related species of cardamom, expanding the genus Elettaria from one to seven species.
Conservation – The researchers have underlined the need for conservation efforts as both species face threats.
Extra Information : SPICED Scheme
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About |
SPICED stands for "Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative, and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development." This plan will be valid up to 2025-26. |
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Aims |
It aims at improving the area of cultivation of both small and large cardamom and raising productivity, thereby increasing surplus for export through improvements in post-harvest processes |
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Recently, two new species of green cardamom were discovered in Kerala. Consider the following statements regarding these species:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only Explanation:
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