Indian Institute of Spices Research

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Indian Institute of Spices Research
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Former names
Regional Station of CPCRI
National Research Centre for Spices (NRCS)
TypeAutonomous Organization
Established1975
Location, ,
11°17′38″N75°49′13″E / 11.29395°N 75.82038°E / 11.29395; 75.82038
Campus Marikkunnu, Kozhikode
Nickname IISR
Website IISR
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The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) is an autonomous organisation engaged in agricultural research related to spices in India. The institute has its headquarters in Moozhikkal, Silver Hills, Kozhikode, Kerala and is a subsidiary of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Agriculture, India.

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History

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ICAR, in 1971, launched a project, All India Coordinated Spices and Cashew Improvement Project (AICSCIP) at Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) at Kasaragod, Kerala to initiate research activities for the development of spice crops. Later, the project was upgraded as a Regional station and the base was shifted to Kozhikode in 1975. In 1986, ICAR merged the station with Cardamom Research Centre of CPCRI located at Appangala, Karnataka under the name, National Research Centre for Spices (NRCS). NRCS was further upgraded in 1995 as the Indian Institute of Spices Research. [1] [2]

Mandate

IISR was formed with a five-fold mandate :

Target group : Farmers & Planters Mandate : To extend services and technologies to conserve genetic resources of spices as well as soil, water and air of spices agro ecosystems. Programs :

Target group : Farmers, Planters & Industries Mandate : To develop high yielding and high quality spice varieties and sustainable production and protection systems using traditional and non-traditional techniques and novel biotechnological approaches. Programs :

Target group : Farmers, Planters & Industries Mandate : To develop post harvest technologies of spices with emphasis on product development and product diversification for domestic and export purposes. Programs :

Target group : Farmers, Planters, Researchers & Development Agencies Mandate : To act as a centre for training in research methodology and technology upgradation of spices and to coordinate national research projects. Programs :

Target group : Farmers, Planters & Policy makers Mandate : To monitor the adoption of new and existing technologies to make sure that research is targeted to the needs of the farming community. Programs :

Service profile

The service spectrum of IISR spreads over three areas: [3]

Research

The Institute provides research facilities related to spice crops, both Institute funded and externally funded. The objectives of the research programs span over:

Education Corner

IISR provides facilities for research and project based education at Masters and PhD levels. [4]

PhD Programme: Indian Institute of Spices Research is affiliated to Mangalore University, University of Kerala, Kerala Agricultural University, Acharya Nagarjuna University and Kannur University and offers doctoral research programs in various subjects:

MSc/MTech Project: IISR offers a platform for project work for the students of MSc/MTech.

MPhil Thesis Work: MPhil programme students can undertake the thesis work under any of the scientists of the institute.

Post MSc/MTech Training: MSc/MTech holders can join for Post MSc/MTech Training under any of the scientists of the institute.

Farmers' Corner

IISR has, from time to time, organized projects for the development of spices farming. The All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices (AICRPS) is one such project. [5] Further, IISR has prepared a knowledge base for the farmers, consisting of :

Crops profile

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Ten crops have been brought under the mandate of the Indian Institute of Spices Research. [6]

  1. Garcinia (Garcinia gummi-gutta)
  2. Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
  3. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  4. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  5. Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum')
  6. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
  7. Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
  8. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
  9. Paprika (Capsicum annuum)
  10. Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)

Facilities

Laboratories and equipment

IISR has a range of full-fledged laboratories:

Centralized Molecular Biology facility: A centralized laboratory with Equipments such as PCR systems, electrophoresis units, gel documentation systems, particle delivery system, transilluminators, Protein Profile Probe, Cryo- preservation unit etc.

Centralized Biochemistry laboratory: For the quality evaluation, studies on nutraceuticals, plant physiology and biochemical studies equipped with HPLC, gas chromatograph, HPTLC, refractometer, moisture analyzer, Cylotec sample mill, freeze drier, vacuum concentrator, chlorophyll flurometer, plant canopy analyzer, Photosynthetic system, plant growth chamber etc.

Centralized Soil Chemistry lab: A state of art of Soil Chemistry for soil and nutrient profile studies. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer, nitrogen analyzer, ion meter etc. are available here.

Centralized Plant Protection lab: An advanced Plant Protection lab with different types of microscopes with image analyzing systems, thermal cyclers, deep freezers, ultra centrifuges, Elisa reader with washer & printer, incubated shakers, walk- in- cold room etc.

GCMS facility: For finger printing of aroma compounds in spices with all the latest libraries.

Biocontrol laboratory: A modern biocontrol laboratory for mass multiplication of biocontrol agents and natural enemies with fermentors, shakers etc.

Library and information

IISR has an extensive facility called the National Informatics Centre on Spices (NICS) which maintains global scientific literature, e-journals, offline and online databases, Internet connectivity and data storage facility. The library is automated with LIBSYS software. They also maintain a web portal, SpicE- Library and has an institutional repository named ‘D-Spice’ has been developed using the Open Software D- Space. The library has a collection of 4311 books, 3451 bound volumes, 2305 reprints, 906 technical reports 127 theses and 153 project reports. Currently the library is subscribing to 36 foreign journals including 14 online journals and 84 Indian Journals. It has access to online databases such as CeRA, CAB Abstracts and Academic Online. [7]

DUS Testing Facility

IISR, in coordination with PPV&FR Authority, New Delhi, has set up a DUS testing laboratory which facilitates testing crop varieties for distinctiveness, uniqueness and stability (DUS).

Tissue Culture Accreditation Facility

Another service provided by IISR is the certification of tissue cultured spices plants. IISR has a laboratory for this purpose where spices are tested for virus infection and genetic fidelity under this facility.

The other facilities include a Bioinformatics Centre [8] for seamless integration of life sciences and information science, a Geographic Information System (GIS) centre for GIS information, remote sensing and 3D modelling, [9] a fully air conditioned Conference Hall which can accommodate 120 people and a Guest House. [10]

Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC)

The ATIC is an IISR associate, serving as a single window for technology dissemination. The major activities of ATIC are: [11]

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)

Krishi Vigyan Kendra was established in 1992 at Peruvannamuzhi village in Kozhikode as a subsidiary of the IISR. The principal objective was effective transfer of technology to the farming community. [12] KVK is based at the IISR experimental farm in the village. The service spectrum of KVK includes:

Awards and recognitions

IISR was awarded the Outstanding ICAR Institution Awards in 1999, 2009 and 2021, and received the ICAR Best Annual Report Award for the year 1996–97. Further, many scientists of IISR have been recognized at various levels. [13]

Publications

IISR has published many books for the farmers on the various aspects of spices farming and maintenance. [14]

Sl. No.TitleYear of Publication
1Spice Varieties1991
2Diseases of Black Pepper 1991
3Biological control in Spices1996
4Protocols for Micro propagation of Spices and Aromatic crops [15] 1996
5Bio diversity conservation and utilisation of Spices Medicinal and Aromatic Plants [16] 1999
6Varieties of Spices2001
7Bush Pepper, White Pepper, Rapid Multiplication of Black Pepper, Storage of Seed Ginger Rhizomes2001
8The Saga of Spices Research2001
9Spices Indica2001
10Problems and Prospects in Spices Production and Export2002
11Major Spices Production and Processing2010
12Package of Practices:Black Pepper, Ginger, Turmeric, Clove, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Vanilla 2005
13Zingiberaceous Spices -Technologies for sustainable production2008
14Plant Pathogens and Their Biocontrol Agents - Diagnostics and characterization [17] 2008
14Major Spices Production and Processing2010

In addition, many papers prepared at IISR is in circulation as pamphlets and web content. [18] [19]

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References

  1. History
  2. KISSAN-Kerala
  3. Indian Institute of Spices Research, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India
  4. "Sarkari Naukri in Indian Institute of Spices Research - Senior Research Fellow". Archived from the original on 29 December 2014.
  5. Home
  6. Mandate Crops
  7. Library and Information
  8. Bioinformatics Centre
  9. GIS
  10. Facilities
  11. Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) — About Us
  12. About KVK
  13. Awards/Honours
  14. Publications for Sale
  15. Welcome to CAB Direct
  16. Biodiversity, conservation & utilization of spices, medicinal & aromatic plants
  17. Krishi — ICAR Research Data Repository for Knowledge Management
  18. "Tree spices - Crop improvement". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.
  19. Recommended technologies for commercial production of spices