The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode, has developed IISR Surya-a new light-coloured turmeric variety specifically for the masala industry.
Key Highlights
- The new variety features a light-coloured rhizome that meets the specific needs of the modern powdering industry.
- IISR Surya is expected to significantly benefit farmers specialised in the production of high-quality turmeric powder.
- Also, it will address the shortage of the product in the open and export market which had been heavily dependent on a few other local varieties. T
- The new variety with a pleasant aroma is a high-yielding one which offers a 20% to 30% yield increase compared to that of the existing light-coloured local varieties.
- The curcumin content ranges from 2% to 3% which was on par with other light-coloured turmeric varieties.
(Source: TH)
