IPM Coriander

Coriander which is commonly known as Dhania belongs to Apiaceae. It is largely grown in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. Mostly it is used as a condiment for its therapeutic properties as well as for the culinary supplement as a spice. The fresh green leaves from the coriander are also broadly used in the field of culinary. Coriander is a very important spice crop which has a prime position as a flavoring agent in foods. The entire plant has a very pleasant smell. Fruit is globular in shape, rounds 3 to 4 mm in diameter.

When pressed it breaks into two locules with each containing one seed. The fruit has a very delicate scent.