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Name
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White Flowered Cardamom Variety |
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Innovator
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K J Baby, Puliyanmala, Idukki, Kerala |
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Description
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Mr. K.J. Baby has developed a white flowered variety of cardamom, which has higher yield, high oil content and high recovery ratio as compared with the locally popular varieties. The variety has wider adaptability to different shade conditions apart from having higher production than other Mysore, Vazhukka, Njallani, Green-bold, Palakkudi and Veeraputhara varieties, which are locally popular. It has sturdy plants, robust tillers and deeper root system, which makes it resistant to various biotic and abiotic stresses. The variety has high export potential. |
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Technical Features
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Utility:
The cardamom variety is not only resistant to pest and diseases but also have wider adaptability. It has high recovery ratio which provides a high economic yield of 23-26%.
Efficiency:
Single tiller planted in the nursery giving rise to 30 tillers, comparing over varieties with 20-25 tillers.
Performance Parameters:
Number of green cardamom in a kg. 3000 no’s.
Single plant yielding nearly 4 - 5 kg dry cardamom with size varying from 6 mm to 8 mm.
The oil percentage being 8.9 percent as against 6-7 percent in common varieties
Dimension:
Length of Panicle: 150-160 cm
1) No. of cardamom capsules/ cyne: 16-26
2) Size of capsules: 6-8 mm |
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Current Status
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Technology Status:
Ready to Market / License
IPR Status:
Under consideration
Prior Informed Consent:
Received |
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