Current Affairs 2nd & 3rd February 2025
Current Affairs 2nd and 3rd February 2025 By Saurabh pandey Sir
Cardamom’s Genetic Diversity and
New Discoveries
🌱 Cardamom’s Relatives
Cardamom, often referred to as the ‘Queen of Spices’, was previously thought to be the only species in its genus, Elettaria. Recent studies have identified several wild relatives, expanding the known diversity within this genus.
🔬 Research Findings
An international team has discovered six species closely related to Elettaria cardamomum. This discovery enhances the understanding of the spice’s genetic diversity.
📚 Published Study
The research findings were published in the journal Taxon. The paper is titled ‘The cardamom conundrum resolved: Recircumscription and placement of Elettaria in the only pantropically distributed ginger lineage.’
🌍 International Collaboratio
n The research team included seven members from countries such as Denmark, India, Colombia, Czech Republic, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the U.K.
