Cardamom variety · Released variety
Appangala-2
Also known as Appangala 2
Appangala, Kodagu, Karnataka (Cardamom Research Centre) · Cardamom Research Centre, Appangala · 2014
Hybrid variety recommended for Katte-virus-infected areas. Mosaic-virus-resistant under field conditions. Medium bold green capsules with high-quality aroma compound (α-terpinyl acetate), important for specialty spice markets.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Appangala, Kodagu, Karnataka (Cardamom Research Centre) |
| Breeder / source | Cardamom Research Centre, Appangala |
| Year released | 2014 |
| Parentage | Hybrid (Appangala-1 × NKE-19) |
| Yield | reported around 927 kg dry/ha |
| Tolerance | Katte virus resistant; Cardamom mosaic virus resistant (field conditions); 600–1200 m |
| Distinctive features | Hybrid type, medium bold green capsules, 6.3% essential oil, high α-terpinyl acetate (40.32%) |
| Grown in | Karnataka (Kodagu), Katte-affected areas; 600–1200 m |
| Also known as | Appangala 2 |
Figures are indicative, compiled from public agricultural sources (ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, the Spices Board and the National Innovation Foundation) and vary with soil, season and management. Confirm with your local package of practices.
Appangala-2 in detail
Appangala-2 is a hybrid cardamom released in 2014 from the Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala in Karnataka, bred to combine yield with resistance to cardamom mosaic disease and recommended for Katte-virus-affected areas.
Origin & story
Appangala-2 (IC 547167) was released in 2014 by ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) at its Cardamom Research Centre in Appangala, Kodagu district, Karnataka. It was bred from a cross of Appangala-1 (a moderate yielder) with NKE-19 (a mosaic-resistant accession) to combine yield with disease resistance. It is recommended for Karnataka and adjoining areas of Kerala including Wayanad, with particular value in areas affected by Katte virus.
How it grows
Appangala-2 matures about 120 days from flowering and gives an average yield of around 927 kg dry capsules per hectare, with potential yields up to 1,393 kg/ha under good conditions. Plants reach roughly 216 cm in height and produce around 28 panicles per clump averaging 163 flowers each. The variety is resistant to cardamom mosaic virus under field conditions and moderately resistant under artificial inoculation, which suits it to mosaic-affected tracts.
Quality & character
Appangala-2 produces medium bold green capsules with a dry recovery of about 21.10%. Essential oil content is 6.3%, with high α-terpinyl acetate at 40.32% and 1,8-cineole at 29.53%. The high α-terpinyl acetate level gives the sweet, floral aroma valued in specialty markets.
Why it matters to buyers
The 40.32% α-terpinyl acetate and 6.3% essential oil make Appangala-2 attractive to buyers wanting strong aroma compounds for specialty spice and flavour use, since α-terpinyl acetate is the main volatile that defines cardamom aroma quality. Its mosaic resistance under field conditions and recommendation for Katte-virus-affected areas can reduce crop loss in disease-prone zones, helping supply reliability for buyers sourcing from those regions.
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