Dry Ginger variety · Released variety
IISR Mahima
Also known as Accession 117
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut · ICAR-IISR · 2001
Bold rhizomes, moderate essential oil (1.72%), oleoresin (4.48%), low fiber (3.26%). Mature in 200 days. Resistant to root-knot nematode.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut |
| Breeder / source | ICAR-IISR |
| Year released | 2001 |
| Parentage | Germplasm selection |
| Yield | Reported 23.2 t/ha fresh; dry recovery 23% |
| Tolerance | Root-knot nematode resistance |
| Distinctive features | Bold rhizomes, plump shape, good for dry ginger recovery |
| Grown in | All-India cultivation; recommended across Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal |
| Also known as | Accession 117 |
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.
IISR Mahima in detail
Mahima is a high-yielding dry ginger released by IISR in 2001, selected for bold rhizomes and good dry recovery, and adopted mainly in Kerala.
Origin & story
Released in 2001 by the Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR-IISR), Calicut, as a selection from germplasm. The variety is also catalogued as Accession 117.
How it grows
Matures in 200 days. Average yield is about 23.2 tonnes fresh rhizome per hectare. The plant reaches around 65 cm in height with roughly 12-13 tillers per clump. It is reported as resistant to root-knot nematode. It has been adopted mainly in Kerala.
Quality & character
Bold, plump, round rhizomes with brown scales and low fiber content (3.26%). Essential oil 1.72%, oleoresin 4.48%. The bold, uniform rhizomes and low fibre suit dry ginger recovery. Reported dry recovery figures range from about 19% to 23% depending on source.
Why it matters to buyers
Mahima is valued for its bold rhizomes, low fibre, and good dry recovery, which suit dry ginger production. Its reported root-knot nematode resistance can help reduce crop loss in infested fields.
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