Spice Crops

"Plants that are the source of spices became important cash crops over the centuries, and growing consumer demand for natural flavourings has increased interest in their production in temperate and tropical countries. This book is concerned with the profitable production of spice crops at all levels of management, more efficient processing and greater utilization." "The contents cover world production and trade, the Cruciferae, Lauraceae, Leguminosae, Myristicaceae, Myrtaceae, Orchidaceae, Piperaceae, Solanaceae, Umbelliferae, Zingiberaceae and minor spices. This book is key reading for…