G. S. Niroula
Ginger and Cardamom Development Section,Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal

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ABSTRACT

Spice crops are very important crops in terms of raising socio-economic status, lessening environmental degradation, as well as increasing export earnings. However, Nepal’s status in spice trade is declining in overseas export. There are several factors associated with this decline in spite of having high potentials of various spice crop production. Research, development, and extension activities on spice crops need a special focus in agriculture sector.