Germplasm Collection

Indian Institute of Spices Research possesses world's largest germplasm collection in various spices.Germplasm collection conserved in germplasm conservatory and invitro gene banks are

 

Name

Quantity

Allspice 180
Black pepper 468 accessions including 398 wild and 70 cultivated types were collected The germplasm conservatory consists of 1075 wild, 1282 cultivar accessions and 9 exotic species, besides 1375 hybrids
Cardamom 416
Clove 223
Cinnamon 408
Garcinia 61
Ginger 700
Nutmeg 482
Paprika 130 ( 96 indigenous & 34 exotic)
Turmeric 899
Vanilla 79

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