Synopsis This book “Spices” comprehends and provides latest information on economic importance, botany, chemical composition, crop improvement, agro-technology, post harvest technology and end uses of the 52 spices identified by the Spices Board. The book is organized into five chapters viz. major spices, tree spices, seed spices, herbal spices and other minor spices. The authors with their vast experience in tropical spices have brought their scientific as well as practical experience in collecting and presenting the information concisely. Although the book is a sublimate of the Indian expertise in spices, the contents are very useful and relevant internationally. The book is targeted to the students and researchers in the area of Horticulture, Agriculture, industry people, exporters, processors and end users.