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| campus = [[Vellimadukunnu|Vellimadukunnu (Marikkunnu)]], [[Kozhikode]]
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'''The Indian Institute of Spices Research''' ('''IISR''') is an autonomous organization engaged in agricultural research related to [[spices]] in India. The institute has its headquarters in [[Moozhikkal]], Silver Hills, [[Kozhikode]], Kerala and is a subsidiary of [[Indian Council of Agricultural Research]] (ICAR), [[New Delhi]], under the [[Ministry of Agriculture (India)|Ministry of Agriculture, India]].


== History ==
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[[File:Elettaria cardamomum - Köhler–s Medizinal-Pflanzen-057.jpg|150px|right]]
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[[Indian Council of Agricultural Research|ICAR]], in 1971, launched a project, ''All India Coordinated Spices and Cashew Improvement Project (AICSCIP)'' at Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) at [[Kasaragod]], Kerala to initiate research activities for the development of spice crops. Later, the project was upgraded as a Regional station and the base was shifted to Kozhikode in 1975. In 1986, ICAR merged the station with Cardamom Research Centre of CPCRI located at Appangala, [[Karnataka]] under the name, National Research Centre for Spices (NRCS). NRCS was further upgraded in 1995 as the Indian Institute of Spices Research.<ref>[http://www.spices.res.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=28 History]</ref><ref>[http://www.kissankerala.net/kissan/kissancontents/ICAR.jsp KISSAN-Kerala]</ref>

== Mandate ==
IISR was formed with a five-fold mandate :

Target group : Farmers & Planters
Mandate : To extend services and technologies to conserve genetic resources of [[spices]] as well as soil, water and air of spices agro [[ecosystems]].
Programs :
* Collection, conservation, characterization and cataloguing of [[germplasm]] of spice crops for yield and other economically important characters.
* System approach for sustainable production of spices.

Target group : Farmers, Planters & Industries
Mandate : To develop high yielding and high quality spice varieties and sustainable production and protection systems using traditional and non-traditional techniques and novel [[biotechnological]] approaches.
Programs :
* Breeding improved varieties of spice crops for yield, quality, drought and resistance to pests and diseases through conventional and molecular approaches.
* Identification, characterization and development of [[diagnostics]] against pests, [[pathogens]] [[nematode]]s of spice crops.
* Developing integrated pest and [[Disease management (agriculture)|disease management]] strategies in spice crops.
* Systems approach for sustainable production of spices.
* Production of nucleus planting materials of improved varieties of spice crops.

Target group : Farmers, Planters & Industries
Mandate : To develop post harvest technologies of spices with emphasis on product development and product diversification for domestic and export purposes.
Programs :
* Value addition and post harvest processing of spices
* Investigations on [[nutraceuticals]] and [[pharmacokinetics]] aspects of spices

Target group : Farmers, Planters, Researchers & Development Agencies
Mandate : To act as a centre for training in [[research methodology]] and technology upgradation of spices and to coordinate national research projects.
Programs :
* Extension and training
* Developing customized software and expert systems on spices

Target group : Farmers, Planters & Policy makers
Mandate : To monitor the adoption of new and existing technologies to make sure that research is targeted to the needs of the farming community.
Programs :
* Economics, Statistics and modeling
* Extension and training

== Service profile ==
The service spectrum of IISR spreads over three areas:<ref>[http://www.spices.res.in/ Indian Institute of Spices Research, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India]</ref>

===Research===
The Institute provides research facilities related to spice crops, both Institute funded and externally funded. The objectives of the research programs span over:
* Collection, conservation, evaluation and cataloging of [[germplasm]].
* Development of varieties of high yield, quality and resistance to biotic and [[abiotic]] stresses through conventional and [[biotechnological]] approaches.
* Standardizing propagation methods to ensure large scale production and distribution of high yielding [[genotypes]]
* Development of agrotechniques for increasing production and productivity.
* Integrated pest and [[Disease management (agriculture)|disease management]].
* Post harvest technology
* Socio-economic aspects of cultivation, marketing and information dissemination in spices.
* Investigation on [[nutraceuticals]] and [[pharmacokinetics]] aspects of spices.

===Education Corner===
IISR provides facilities for research and project based education at [[Master's degree|Masters]] and [[PhD]] levels.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.topsarkarinaukri.com/2014/12/sarkari-naukri-in-indian-institute-of-spice-research-SFR-recruitment-2015.html |title=Sarkari Naukri in Indian Institute of Spices Research - Senior Research Fellow |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229170409/http://www.topsarkarinaukri.com/2014/12/sarkari-naukri-in-indian-institute-of-spice-research-SFR-recruitment-2015.html |archive-date=2014-12-29}}</ref>

'''PhD Programme''': Indian Institute of Spices Research is affiliated to [[Mangalore University]], [[University of Kerala]], [[Kerala Agricultural University]], [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]] and [[Kannur University]] and offers doctoral research programs in various subjects:
* [[Biochemistry]]
* [[Bioinformatics]]
* [[Biotechnology]]
* [[Botany]]
* [[Entomology]]
* [[Genetics]] & [[Plant Breeding]]
* [[Geo-informatics]]
* [[Horticulture]]
* [[Microbiology]]
* [[Hematology]]
* [[Organic Chemistry]]
* [[Plant Pathology]]
* [[Plant Physiology]]
* [[Soil Chemistry]]

'''MSc/MTech Project''': IISR offers a platform for project work for the students of [[MSc]]/[[MTech]].

'''MPhil Thesis Work''': [[MPhil]] programme students can undertake the thesis work under any of the scientists of the institute.

'''Post MSc/MTech Training''': MSc/MTech holders can join for ''Post MSc/MTech Training'' under any of the scientists of the institute.

===Farmers' Corner===
IISR has, from time to time, organized projects for the development of spices farming. The All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices (AICRPS) is one such project.<ref>[http://www.aicrps.res.in Home]</ref> Further, IISR has prepared a knowledge base for the farmers, consisting of :

* Package of Practices: cultivation practices recommended for different spices available as pdf and html versions.
* Pamphlets in Malayalam
* Planting Materials: Availability, cost of different planting materials.
* Spice Varieties: Information on major spice varieties released from the institute.
* Success Stories: Proven technologies of the institute.

== Crops profile ==
[[File:Cropscientist.jpg|frameless|right|300x300px]]Ten crops have been brought under the mandate of the Indian Institute of Spices Research.<ref>[http://www.spices.res.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37&Itemid=27 Mandate Crops]</ref>
# [[Garcinia|Garcinia (''Garcinia gummi-gutta'')]]
# [[Black pepper|Black pepper (''Piper nigrum'')]]
# [[Ginger|Ginger (''Zingiber officinale'')]]
# [[Clove|Clove (''Syzygium aromaticum'')]]
# [[Cardamom|Cardamom (''Elettaria cardamomum')]]
# [[Nutmeg|Nutmeg (''Myristica fragrans'')]]
# [[Turmeric|Turmeric (''Curcuma longa'')]]
# [[Cinnamon|Cinnamon (''Cinnamomum verum'')]]
# [[Paprika|Paprika (''Capsicum annuum'')]]
# [[Vanilla|Vanilla (''Vanilla planifolia'')]]

== Facilities ==

===Laboratories and equipment===
IISR has a range of full-fledged laboratories:

'''Centralized [[Molecular Biology]] facility''': A centralized laboratory with Equipments such as PCR systems, [[electrophoresis]] units, gel documentation systems, particle delivery system, transilluminators, Protein Profile Probe, Cryo- preservation unit etc.

'''Centralized Biochemistry laboratory''': For the quality evaluation, studies on [[nutraceuticals]], plant physiology and biochemical studies equipped with [[HPLC]], [[gas chromatograph]], HPTLC, [[refractometer]], moisture analyzer, Cylotec sample mill, freeze drier, vacuum concentrator, chlorophyll flurometer, plant canopy analyzer, [[Photosynthetic]] system, plant growth chamber etc.

'''Centralized Soil Chemistry lab''': A state of art of Soil Chemistry for soil and nutrient profile studies. Atomic absorption [[spectrophotometer]], nitrogen analyzer, ion meter etc. are available here.

'''Centralized Plant Protection lab''': An advanced Plant Protection lab with different types of microscopes with image analyzing systems, thermal cyclers, deep freezers, ultra [[centrifuges]], Elisa reader with washer & printer, incubated shakers, walk- in- cold room etc.

'''GCMS facility''': For finger printing of aroma compounds in spices with all the latest libraries.

'''Biocontrol laboratory''': A modern [[biocontrol]] laboratory for mass multiplication of biocontrol agents and natural enemies with fermentors, shakers etc.

===Library and information===
IISR has an extensive facility called the '''National Informatics Centre on Spices (NICS)''' which maintains global scientific literature, e-journals, offline and online databases, Internet connectivity and data storage facility. The library is automated with LIBSYS software. They also maintain a web portal, ''SpicE- Library'' and has an institutional repository named ‘D-Spice’ has been developed using the Open Software D- Space. The library has a collection of 4311 books, 3451 bound volumes, 2305 reprints, 906 technical reports 127 theses and 153 project reports. Currently the library is subscribing to 36 foreign journals including 14 online journals and 84 Indian Journals. It has access to online databases such as CeRA, CAB Abstracts and Academic Online.<ref>[http://www.spices.res.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=58 Library and Information]</ref>

===DUS Testing Facility===
IISR, in coordination with PPV&FR Authority, New Delhi, has set up a DUS testing laboratory which facilitates testing crop varieties for distinctiveness, uniqueness and stability (DUS).

===Tissue Culture Accreditation Facility===
Another service provided by IISR is the certification of tissue cultured spices plants. IISR has a laboratory for this purpose where spices are tested for virus infection and genetic fidelity under this facility.

The other facilities include a '''Bioinformatics Centre'''<ref>[http://www.spicebioinfo.res.in/ Bioinformatics Centre]</ref> for seamless integration of life sciences and information science, a '''[[Geographic Information System]] (GIS)''' centre for GIS information, [[remote sensing]] and [[3D modelling]],<ref>[http://www.spices.res.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=60 GIS]</ref> a fully air conditioned '''Conference Hall''' which can accommodate 120 people and a '''Guest House'''.<ref>[http://www.spices.res.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=24 Facilities]</ref>

== Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) ==
The ATIC is an IISR associate, serving as a single window for technology dissemination. The major activities of ATIC are:<ref>[http://atic-icarneh.nic.in/about_us.html Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) — About Us]</ref>
* Distribution of quality planting material
* Production and distribution of printed literature
* Farm advisory services including crop diagnostic services
* Information dissemination through multimedia, video and interactive databases
* Providing audio visual aid support to the institute activities
* Organizing technology dissemination services like exhibitions, seminars to farmers and other users.

== Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)==
Krishi Vigyan Kendra was established in 1992 at [[Peruvannamuzhi]] village in Kozhikode as a subsidiary of the IISR. The principal objective was effective transfer of technology to the farming community.<ref>[http://www.kvkcalicut.gov.in/index.php/about-kvk About KVK]</ref> KVK is based at the IISR experimental farm in the village. The service spectrum of KVK includes:
* Farm Advisory Services
* Production and supply of [[Trichoderma]]
* Supply of improved breeds of chicks
* Plant and Animal Health Centre

== Awards and recognitions ==
IISR was awarded the Outstanding ICAR Institution Awards in 1999 and 2009 and received the ICAR Best Annual Report Award for the year 1996-97. Further, many scientists of IISR have been recognized at various levels.<ref>[http://www.spices.res.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25&Itemid=44 Awards/Honours]</ref>

== Publications ==
IISR has published many books for the farmers on the various aspects of spices farming and maintenance.<ref>[http://www.spices.res.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120&Itemid=98 Publications for Sale]</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Sl. No. !! Title !! Year of Publication
|-
| 1 || Spice Varieties || 1991
|-
| 2 || Diseases of [[Black Pepper]] || 1991
|-
| 3 || Biological control in Spices || 1996
|-
| 4 || Protocols for Micro propagation of Spices and [[Aromatic]] crops<ref>[http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/19980306276.html Welcome to CAB Direct]</ref> || 1996
|-
| 5 || Bio diversity conservation and utilisation of Spices Medicinal and Aromatic Plants<ref>[https://books.google.com/books/about/Biodiversity_conservation_utilization_of.html?id=lwNFAAAAYAAJ&redir_esc=y Biodiversity, conservation & utilization of spices, medicinal & aromatic plants]</ref> || 1999
|-
| 6 || Varieties of Spices || 2001
|-
| 7 || Bush Pepper, White Pepper, Rapid Multiplication of Black Pepper, Storage of Seed Ginger Rhizomes || 2001
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| 8 || The Saga of Spices Research || 2001
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| 9 || Spices Indica || 2001
|-
| 10 || Problems and Prospects in Spices Production and Export || 2002
|-
| 11 || Major Spices Production and Processing || 2010
|-
| 12 || Package of Practices:Black [[Black pepper|Pepper]], [[Ginger]], [[Turmeric]], [[Clove]], [[Nutmeg]], [[Cinnamon]] and [[Vanilla]] || 2005
|-
| 13 || Zingiberaceous Spices -Technologies for sustainable production || 2008
|-
| 14 || Plant [[Pathogens]] and Their Biocontrol Agents - [[Diagnostics]] and characterization<ref>[http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/3477 Krishi — ICAR Research Data Repository for Knowledge Management]</ref> || 2008
|-
| 14 || Major Spices Production and Processing || 2010
|}

In addition, many papers prepared at IISR is in circulation as pamphlets and web content.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://agropedia.in/content/tree-spices-crop-improvement |title=Tree spices - Crop improvement |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714163225/http://agropedia.in/content/tree-spices-crop-improvement |archive-date=2014-07-14}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nhm.nic.in/Conf-PPT/25-IISR-Calicut.ppt Recommended technologies for commercial production of spices]</ref>

==See also==
* [[Van Vigyan Kendra|Van Vigyan Kendra (VVK)]] Forest Science Centres

==References==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/iisrcalicut Official IISR channel on YouTube]
* [http://www.icar.org.in/en/image/tid/111 on ICAR web site]
* [http://www.kvkcalicut.gov.in Krishi Vigyan Kendra web site]
* [http://220.227.138.211/EPR/contactUs.do Profile]
* [http://btisnet.gov.in/SubDICiisr.asp Profile on BTISN, Government of India]
* [http://www.spicebioinfo.res.in/ Bioinformatics Centre]
* [http://www.aicrps.res.in/ All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices (AICRPS) web site]
* [http://atic-icarneh.nic.in/home.html ATIC web site]

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