Lok Sabha Question No. 3368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-16
Subject: Indian Institute of Spices Research
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3368 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16/03/2021

## INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPICES RESEARCH

## 3368.  SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Indian  Institute  of  Spices  Research  (IISR),  Calicut  has  achieved  the growth envisaged by the Government and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the future plans and time-frame stipulated for growth of IISR, Calicut?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) Yes,  ICAR-The  Indian  Institute  of  Spices  Research  (ICAR-IISR),  Calicut  (now Kozhikode) has achieved the growth envisaged by the Government.

## Major achievements of IISR during last five years include:

- The institute holds the world's largest germplasm collection of spices that are being characterized for various traits (collected 1040 germplasm of different spice crops and characterised 1403 germplasm).
- The Institute has established an 'Advanced Facility for Post-Harvest Technology on Spices'  in  2018  to  gear  up  research  on  processing,  food  safety,  pesticide  residue analysis and value addition of spices.
- Developed 55 pre-breeding lines and identified 68 promising/elite breeding lines.
- Identified and released 5 varieties/hybrids of Cardamom,  Turmeric, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Ginger.
- Standardised  63  technologies  on  crop  production,  crop  protection,  post  harvest management and value addition.
- 180 Field Demonstration of technologies were given for framers/stakeholders.
- A  total  of  56  technologies/varieties  were  commercialized  through  non-exclusive licensing.
- A total  of 14  patents  and  1  trade  mark were  filed/registered.  Presently  3  patents were granted.

- Four mobile apps on black pepper, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, 09 online portals on bioinformatics and data management were developed.
- IISR Youtube Channel hosts more than 50 videos.

(b) The research priority  and future plans  of the institute  is  guided  by  priorities  of  the nation.  The  research  targets  and  focal  themes  are  planned  in  advance  so  that  the  research investments  are  utilized  in  the  best  possible  manner.    The  future  plans  and  time-frame stipulated for growth of IISR is given in the table (please see Annexure 1 ) .

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## Details of future plans and timelines for ICAR- IISR

## Target for next 5 years (2020-25)

| Activity                                                                                                                                          | Roadmap with timeline                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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| Breeding spices varieties for climate resilience, yield enhancement and nutritional security                                                      | • Development/ selection and evaluation of hybrid progenies of black pepper/cardamom for disease resistance, high quality and yield (2020-2023) • Multi-locational testing of shortlisted lines and release (2022- 2025) • Multi-locational testing of disease tolerant mutant and polyploidy lines of ginger/ seedling progenies of turmeric for desired trait (2020-2023) • Evaluation of promising lines of tree spices for yield and desirable qualities (2020-2025)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Genomic approaches for crop improvement in spices                                                                                                 | • Whole genome sequencing of major spices (2020-2025) • Establishing an accredited facility for DNA fingerprinting (2020-2021) • Non-transgenic approaches like genome editing for pest and disease resistance of major spices (2020-25) • Proteomics and selection of functional peptide markers for disease resistance (black pepper and ginger) and drought in black pepper (2020-2023) • Developing an efficient technique for selection of non- transgenic mutants in ginger (2020-2023) • Developing techniques for identification of popular/ traded varieties of spices from India and abroad using DNA fingerprinting and molecular marker methods for unequivocal identification of spice varieties and barcoding (2020-2024) |
| Large scale multiplication of disease free quality planting material of targeted spice crop varieties (disease tolerant, high quality varieties). | • Multiplication and distribution of planting material of targeted spice crop varieties; high oil/ oleoresin (2020-2025) • Developing novel methods for mass multiplication of superior varieties/hybrids (2020-25)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Productivity enhancement through better plant health management                                                                                   | • Developing and multi-location testing of micronutrient formulation for improved spice quality and yield (2020-2023) • Crop-weather-soil relation based AI/simulation models for better input utilization under extreme climatic conditions (2020-2025) • Isolation and characterization of microbial antagonists and PGPMs for multi-traits (2020-22) • Testing the most promising strains and developing bioformulations (2023-2025) • Developing organic production packages for cardamom and ginger and large scale demonstration of organic farming models in spices under cropping system research models in identified hubs (2020-2025) • Vertical farming and protected cultivation of spices for                              |

|                                                                                                                        | nutraceutical values under urban horticulture systems and also as immunity booster (2020-2025) • Developing methods for abiotic stress management, yield and harvesting etc. in spices (2020-2025) • Developing AI/IOT based forecasting/ pest surveillance models for management of pests and pathogens (2020-2025)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
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| Technologies on secondary agriculture exploiting renewable energy sources for food safety and value addition in spices | • Establishment of NABL accredited multi-residue analysis facility in spices targeting food safety (2020-2021) • Chemical profiling of targeted spices and identification of novel molecules (2020-22) • Screening of spice compounds for their nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties for scaling up as health supplements and functional foods (2022-25) • Developing technology for effective management of mycotoxins in spices to improve their export quality (2020-2025) • Production of dehydrated spice products using renewable energy in spice processing (2020-2025)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| Technology transfer and impact assessment                                                                              | • Developing farmer collectivisation models and participatory seed production units through critical gap identification and policy development (2020-2022) • Develop models for research prioritization and hierarchical models for resource allocation in spice crops (2020-2023) • Establishment of supply chains in pepper/ginger/turmeric in identified hubs using block chain technology (2020-2025) • Identifying analogous and nontraditional areas for black pepper and cardamom cultivation for targeted production of trade oriented varieties and development of spice hubs (2020-2025) • Use of next generation ICT for knowledge updating of farmers to develop them as technopreneurs (2020-25) • Establishing 24 x 7 knowledge centres, providing price intelligence, technology incubation centres of major spices (2020-2025) • Empowering women and tribal farmers in primary processing and value addition in spices |

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