Front Cover -- The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Turmeric: Origin and History -- Area and Production -- Global Turmeric Scenario -- References -- 2 The Botany of Turmeric -- Origin and Distribution -- Turmeric Taxonomy -- Taxonomic Investigations in Curcuma -- Use of Isoenzymes -- Molecular Markers -- Morphology of Turmeric -- Habit -- Leaves -- Epidermis -- Hypodermis -- Mesophyll -- Vascular Bundles -- Leaf Sheath -- Rhizome -- Nodes and Internodes -- Aerial Shoot -- Shoot Apex -- Roots -- Root Epidermis and Cortex Originate from Single Tier of Common Initials -- Turmeric Rhizome-its Developmental Anatomy -- Inflorescence, Flower, Fruit, and Seed Set -- Germination of Seed and Establishment of Seedling Progenies -- The Curcuma Cytology -- The Curcuma Karyomorphology -- The Curcuma Meiotic Investigations -- The Curcuma Nuclear DNA Content -- Chromosome Number in Curcuma Seedling Progenies -- Turmeric Crop Improvement -- Clonal Selection in Turmeric -- Turmeric Improvement by Seedling Selection -- Mutation and Selection Induced Crop Improvement in Turmeric -- Hybridization and Selection in Turmeric -- References -- 3 Genetics of Turmeric -- The Diversity of Turmeric Species -- Curcuma spp.-Its Characterization -- Molecular Characterization -- The Diversity in Turmeric Cultivars -- Genetic Variability in Turmeric -- The Conservation and Management of Turmeric Genetic Resources -- Biodiversity and GIS Technology -- Turmeric and Intellectual Property Rights -- Controversial Patent Cases Involving Turmeric and Traditional Knowledge -- Protection of Plant Varieties -- Geographical Indications -- References -- 4 The Chemistry of Turmeric -- Turmeric Oil -- Turmeric Oleoresin -- Microencapsulation of Oleoresin -- Volatiles of Turmeric -- The Constituents of Volatile Oils.

Turmeric Turmerones -- Turmeric Curcuminoids -- Specific Beneficial Properties of Curcuminoids -- Extraction and Estimation of Curcumin -- Biosynthesis of Curcuminoids -- References -- 5 The Biotechnology of Turmeric -- Tissue Culture -- Explants and Media -- Callus Induction -- In Vitro Screening -- Exchange of Turmeric Germplasm and In Vitro Conservation -- Cryopreservation -- In Vitro Mutagenesis -- In Vitro Pollination -- Microrhizomes -- Molecular Markers -- Molecular Characterization and Diversity Investigations -- Checking Adulteration and Purity Assessment -- Genetic Fidelity and Identification of SCV -- Early Flowering -- Genetic Transformation -- References -- 6 The Agronomy of Turmeric -- Soil and Climate Suitability -- Propagation of the Crop -- Seed Rhizome -- Size of the Seed -- Rate of the Seed -- Transplantation -- Crop Season -- Planting -- Treating the Seed Stock -- Preparatory Tillage -- Planting Method -- Depth of Planting -- Plant Geometry -- Intercultivation Practices -- Mulching Practices -- Hilling -- Weed Management -- Cropping Pattern -- Harvesting -- Storage of Seed Rhizome -- References -- 7 Nutrition and Nutrient Management in Turmeric -- Soil Tests and Nutrient Availability -- Nutrient Requirement and Uptake -- Manuring of Turmeric -- Inorganic Fertilization -- Effect of Micronutrients on Turmeric Production -- The Role of Organic Manures in Turmeric Production -- Organic Farming -- Biofertilizers -- The Role of Growth Regulators in Turmeric Production -- References -- 8 Turmeric Entomology -- Major Insect Pests -- Distribution -- Nature of Damage -- Life History -- Seasonal Incidence of Insect Pests -- Host Plants of Turmeric -- Resistance -- Natural Enemies -- Managing Insect Control in Turmeric -- Chemical Control -- Biopesticidal Control -- Plant-Based Products -- Sex Pheromones.

Rhizome Scale (Aspidiella hartii Ckll.) -- Distribution -- Crop Damage -- Life History of the Pest -- Host Plants -- Turmeric Resistance -- Natural Enemies -- Management of Rhizome Scale -- Other Insect Pests -- Grasshoppers -- Scale Insects and Mealy Bugs -- Aphids -- Hemipteran Bugs -- Thrips -- Leaf-Feeding Beetles -- Rhizome Borers -- Rhizome Maggots -- Leaf-Feeding Caterpillar -- Storage Pests of Turmeric -- Distribution of the Pests -- Damage -- Life History of the Insect -- Management of the Insect Pest -- Other Insect Pests -- References -- 9 Turmeric Nematology -- Nematode Pests of Turmeric -- Symptoms of Nematode Infestation -- Economic Consequences of Nematode Infestation -- Field Management of Nematode Infestation -- Preventive Measures -- Planting Nematode-Resistant Lines -- Chemical Control of Nematodes -- Biological Control of Turmeric Nematodes -- References -- 10 Diseases of Turmeric -- Major Diseases of Turmeric -- Rhizome Rot -- Symptoms -- Crop Loss -- Epidemiology -- The Management of Turmeric Rhizome Rot -- Chemical Control -- Biological Control of Rhizome Rot -- Disease Resistance -- Leaf Blotch -- Symptoms -- Crop Loss -- Epidemiology -- The Management of the Disease -- Disease Resistance -- Leaf Spot -- Disease Symptoms -- Crop Loss -- Epidemiology -- The Management of Leaf Spot -- Disease Resistance -- Minor Diseases of Turmeric -- Leaf Blast -- Leaf Spots -- Leaf Blight -- Damage Caused by Nematodes -- Brown Rot -- Bacterial Diseases of Turmeric -- Storage Diseases of Turmeric -- Crop Loss During Storage -- Management of Storage Losses -- Host Resistance -- References -- 11 Harvesting and Postharvest Management of Turmeric -- Harvesting of Turmeric -- Washing the Rhizomes -- Processing of the Rhizomes -- Boiling -- Drying -- Polishing the Rhizomes -- Coloring the Rhizomes -- Grading of Turmeric.

Storage of Turmeric Rhizomes -- General Composition -- Quality Specifications of Turmeric -- Cleanliness Specifications -- Health Requirements -- Commercial Requirements -- Value Additions in Turmeric -- Turmeric Powder -- Turmeric Oleoresin -- Essential Oils -- Curry Powder -- Newer Methods of Value Addition to Turmeric -- Spray-Dried Turmeric Oleoresin -- Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Curcuminoids and Turmerones -- Microwave-Assisted Extraction Technique for Curcuminoids -- References -- 12 Neutraceutical Properties of Turmeric -- The Principal Compounds in Turmeric -- Medicinal Properties of Turmeric -- Antiinflammatory Activity -- Wound Healing -- Arthritis -- Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Antioxidant Property -- Chemopreventive and Bioprotectant Properties -- Antimutagenic and Anticarcinogenic Properties -- Antimicrobial Property -- Antidiabetic Property -- Antiangiogenic and Antithrombotic Effects -- Hepatoprotective Effects -- Effect on AD -- Additional Therapeutic Properties of Turmeric -- Tardive Dyskinesia -- Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Disorders -- The Protective Effect on Iron Overload -- Effect on Hyperoxaluria -- Use of Turmeric in Cosmetology -- Additional Curative Properties of Turmeric -- References -- 13 The Ornamental Curcuma -- Description of Species -- Curcuma alismatifolia -- Curcuma amada -- Curcuma angustifolia -- Curcuma aromatica -- Curcuma zeodaria -- Genetic Diversity -- Genetic Diversity Based on Isozyme Investigations -- Breeding -- Cultural Investigations in Curcuma -- Tuberous (t) Root Number on Flowering Date and Yield -- Mulching -- Growth Regulators -- Photoperiodic Studies -- Nutrition of Ornamental Curcuma -- Tissue Culture in Ornamental Curcuma -- Storage of Ornamental Curcuma Rhizome -- Postharvest Physiology of Ornamental Curcuma -- References -- 14 Turmeric in Ayurveda -- Nomenclature of Turmeric.

Turmeric Varieties Used in Ayurveda -- Pharmacological Properties of Turmeric -- Use of Turmeric in Ayurveda -- Excellent Turmeric-Based Ayurvedic Formulations -- The Multifaceted Uses of Turmeric in Ayurveda -- Corroboration with Scientific Evidence -- References -- 15 The Agronomy and Economy of Ginger -- Introduction-A Peek into the History of Ginger -- India and Ginger -- Global Centers of Ginger Cultivation -- India and Other South Asian Countries -- Nigeria -- Jamaica -- Fiji -- Ghana -- Australia -- Sierra Leone -- Mauritius, Trinidad, and Tobago -- Southeast Asia -- Indonesia -- Sri Lanka -- Philippines -- Uses of Ginger -- Botany of Ginger -- Zingiber Boehmer -- Zingiber officinale Rosc. -- Taxonomical Notes -- The Morphology and Anatomy of Ginger -- Rhizome Anatomy -- Rhizome Enlargement -- Development of Oil Cells and Oil Ducts -- The Schizogenous Type -- The Lysigenous Type -- Initiation and Differentiation -- Secretion -- Quiescence -- Root Apical Organization -- Cytophysiological Organization of the Root Tip -- The Nature of the Shoot Apex -- Procambial Differentiation -- Ontogeny of Buds, Roots, and Phloem -- Axillary Bud -- Development of the Root -- Phloem -- Sieve Tube -- Phloem Parenchyma -- Anatomical Features of Ginger in Comparison to Related Taxa -- Leaf Anatomical Features -- Stomatal Ontogeny -- Anatomical Features of Dry Ginger -- Microscopic Features of Ginger Powder -- Floral Anatomy -- Floral Biology -- Self-Incompatibility -- Embryology -- Cytology, Cytogenetics, and Palynology -- Mitotic Studies -- Meiosis -- Pollen Morphology -- Physiology of Ginger -- Effect of Day Length on Flowering and Rhizome Enlargement -- Chlorophyll Content and Photosynthetic Rate in Relation to Leaf Maturity -- Stomatal Behavior and Chlorophyll Fluorescence -- Photosynthesis and Photorespiration -- Effect of Growth Regulators.

Growth-Related Compositional Changes.