This book, titled "Spices," offers comprehensive and up-to-date information on the economic importance, botany, chemical composition, crop improvement, agro-technology, post-harvest technology, and end uses of 52 spices that have been identified by the Spices Board. The book is divided into six chapters and has been written by authors who bring a wealth of scientific and practical experience in tropical spices. Although the book showcases Indian expertise in spices, its contents are highly relevant and useful to students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of horticulture, agriculture, industry, exports, processing, and end-user markets.

E.V.Nybe: Professor, Department of Plantation Crops and Spices, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala - 680 656,India

N.Mini Raj:Professor, Department of Plantation Crops and Spices, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala - 680 656,India

K..V.Peter: Professor of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala- 680 656,India

1. Introduction 2. Major spices 3. Tree spices 4. Seed spices 5. Herbal spices 6. Other spices