Director's Message Welcome to Indian Institute of Spices Research! Our mission is to serve the spice growers by conducting goal-directed, peer-reviewed research and educating future generation to be science literate. Our institute seamlessly integrate research, education and global networking into its programs, products and services. Our Current research activities include the development of high yielding, high quality spice varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stress, non-chemical/biological interventions to manage pests and diseases, diseases diagnostics and value added spice products, to mention only a few.   The IISR is committed to offering top-notch educational opportunities and improving the quality of science and technology education. Our HRD initiatives like summer training and project works offer cutting-edge instructional content for post graduate students.   Finally, we believe that international and national cooperation is vitally important to the advancement of knowledge and the equitable sharing of its benefits. Therefore, the Institue showcases its activities and achievements in this website designed explicitly to promote global collaborations. We strongly believe that Web is an ideal platform for transfer of technologies too (see the Farmers' Corner).   Please visit this site frequently to learn more about our activities and events or write us at mail@spices.res.in. We look forward to hearing from you.   Best wishes, Dr. V. A. Parthasarathy Director, Indian Institute of Spices Research