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Nursery practices for Turmeric

Turmeric(Curcuma longa) (Family: Zingiberaceae) is used as condiment, dye, drug and cosmetic in addition to its use in religious ceremonies. India is a leading producer and exporter of Turmeric in the world. The major Turmeric producing states in India are Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Orissa.Read More>>