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Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) - World's Invaluable Medicinal Spices

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The chapter will discuss nutrients’ requirements and their uptake and organic integrated nutrient management.

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Nair, K.P. (2019). Ginger Nutrition. In: Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) - World's Invaluable Medicinal Spices. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29189-1_20

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