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Spatial expansion of large cardamom and its recent threats....


It is believed that large cardamom is domesticated in Sikkim and Sikkim is said its origin. Nepal is located nearby Sikkim so the practice of large cardamom cultivation is entered through eastern Nepal which has a suitable climatic condition. Large cardamom was introduced into Ilam (Nepal) by the Nepalese laborers who went to Sikkim for seasonal work. Large cardamom has become a major cash crop contributing directly to poverty alleviation through rural economic development. Its cultivation began around 50 years ago in one district in East Nepal and has expanded to 38 districts. 


New threats and challenges black gold or queen of spice

 

This is one of the new threat which has recently occurred.
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