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Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research Vol. 4(1), pp. 9-17. January, 2016. ISSN: 2360-7874 DOI: 10.14662/ARJASR2015.061
Full Length Research Spices Research Achievements, Challenges and Future Prospects in Ethiopia
Girma Hailemichael1*, Habtewold Kifelew1 and Haimanot Mitiku1
1Tepi National Spices Research Center, P.O. Box 34, Tepi, Ethiopia
Accepted 27 October 2015
National spices
research team of Ethiopia, with limited capacity achieved several
results on germplasm enhancement, crop management, post-harvest handling
and quality management on spices. Lowland spices and highland seed
spices were given special research attention. Performances of most of
these spices were proved promising in yield and quality. From
evaluation, two black pepper, two ginger, one cardamom, one turmeric,
one vanilla, three black cumin, three coriander and three fenugreek
varieties had been registered or released and promoted to their
respective agro ecologies. The average yield of lowland spices was
proved promising as presented in table (Table 1) while yield of seed
spices such as black cumin, coriander and fenugreek ranged from 1.5 to
1.7t/ha. Quality parameters were also promising except in turmeric,
cardamom and vanilla that require further improvement. Studies on
planting time, multiplication methods, management practices as well as
harvesting and processing techniques had also been conducted and
important information recommended. Multiplication and distribution of
planting materials of spices had already been underway in the past for
the released varieties. The devastating case of ginger bacterial wilt
has also been an urgent issue in the research. However, special
attention had recently been given for the use of modern tissue culture
for rapid multiplication and dissemination of disease-free planting
materials of elite materials of the various spices. How to cite this article: Hailemichael* G, Habtewold Kifelew H, Mitiku H (2016). Spices Research Achievements, Challenges and Future Prospects in Ethiopia. Acad. Res. J. Agri. Sci. Res. 4(1): 9-17.
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