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Scientific and Medical Research Support can Increase Export Earnings from Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

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India, the world's largest producer and exporter of turmeric accounts for about 80% of global production. With the exports recorded at US 236 million dollars in 2018, turmeric has rightly been called as Indian Gold. It is cultivated in many states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Assam. However, the yields are low and can be increased by agricultural research. Also, to maintain a consistent position on top in international market scientific research is needed to quantify its main ingredient, the Curcumin, and any other ingredient of importance. Medical research is needed to prove its importance in curing several diseases for which claims have been made. Marketing pure ingredients as medicines can fetch more foreign exchange than marketing crude turmeric. However, turmeric-based research and development certainly needs utmost attention to earn the foreign money.

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    Rajendra Prasad & Yashbir Singh Shivay

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Prasad, R., Shivay, Y.S. Scientific and Medical Research Support can Increase Export Earnings from Turmeric (Curcuma longa). Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett. 44, 481–483 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-021-01057-8

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