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IISR Unveils New Light-Colored Turmeric Variety 'IISR Surya'.

Economy Business | Dated: 22 Apr 2025

In April 2025, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), based in Kozhikode (Kerala), developed a new light-coloured turmeric variety named 'IISR Surya'. This new variety features a light-coloured rhizome designed to meet the specific requirements of the modern powdering (masala) industry.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The new variety has a pleasant aroma, expected to benefit farmers significantly, particularly in the production of high-quality turmeric powder.
  • - It is a high-yielding variety of turmeric, offering a 20% to 30% increase in yield compared to existing light-coloured local varieties. It can yield up to a maximum of 41 tonnes per hectare.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The turmeric contains curcumin content in the range of 2% to 3%, on par with other light-coloured turmeric varieties.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which turmeric variety was recently developed by the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR)?

Correct Answer: IISR Surya

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