Lalrosanga Khiangte

Ginger Cultivation in Hilly Areas: Prospects & Constraints Lalrosanga Khiangte

?Ginger cultivation in Hilly Areas: Prospects & Constraints? is a reference book specially prepared for researchers & professionals working on crop cultivation and their value addition. The book is divided into 03 major parts containing some sub sections, arranged in chronological order. Part I provides general introduction, chemical constituents, value addition and uses; Part II provides climatic condition and soil, standard package of practices of ginger, post harvesting and marketing over the hilly areas. However, Part III provides the traditional system of ginger cultivation (jhum cultivation) as well as different value added products of ginger among the hilly peoples/ tribal communities viz., ginger nectar, ginger ale, ginger candy, ginger beer and wine.