Cinnamon: Innovations in Propagation, Sustainable Cultivation, and Post-Harvest Technologies
Overview
The International Seminar and Workshop on “Cinnamon - Innovations in Propagation, Sustainable Cultivation, and Post-Harvest Technologies” is conceived as a focused and interactive knowledge platform dedicated to Cinnamon cultivation in Uttarakhand. This event is devoted to cinnamon, recognized as a priority high-value aromatic and spice crop with significant ecological, economic, and industrial potential.
The Himalayan region represents a critical frontier of global biodiversity. By integrating rich Himalayan genetic resources with modern horticultural and post-harvest sciences, there is a pressing need to bridge the gap between traditional wild harvesting practices and standardized, high-yield, and market-oriented production systems. This event aims to address global perspectives on cinnamon propagation, production of quality planting material, scientific cultivation practices, post-harvest technologies, and value addition.
With rising global demand for cinnamon, the industry faces challenges related to genetic purity, slow maturation cycles, inconsistent quality, and outdated harvesting and processing techniques. This event will explore cutting-edge macro-propagation and tissue culture technologies to support the availability of elite, disease-free planting material. In addition, the event will focus on scientific post-harvest management to preserve leaf and bark quality through improved curing, drying, storage, and the development of innovative products and formulations.
This event serves as a vital convergence point for stakeholders committed to the sustainable development of cinnamon as a high-value crop, aligned with global quality standards and emerging market needs.
The event aims to bring together scientists, academicians, extension professionals, industry experts, policymakers, importers, exporters, and progressive growers to collectively explore innovations, challenges, and future pathways in cinnamon development. By integrating scientific research with field-level experiences, the event seeks to identify practical solutions, research gaps, and region-specific strategies. The ultimate objective is to generate actionable recommendations and collaborative initiatives that strengthen cinnamon production systems, enhance quality and market competitiveness, and promote sustainable livelihoods through cinnamon-based enterprises.
The event will be held on April 23–24, 2026, at the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun.
We cordially invite research scientists, horticulturists, agronomists, nursery owners, farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, industry representatives, importers, exporters, and policymakers to join us in the Himalayan foothills this April to help shape the future of one of the world’s most precious aromatic crops.
Conference Dates
23-04-2026 to 24-04-2026
Call for Abstracts for Oral/Poster Presentation
Last Date of Submission: 30-03-2026
Conference Agenda
- Advanced Propagation and Nursery Techniques
- Cultivation through Best Agronomic Practices
- Post-Harvest Technologies
- Value Addition and Industrial Innovation
Who should attend
- Agricultural scientists
- Industrialists and agri-entrepreneurs
- Importers and exporters
- Professionals involved in compliance with FSSAI, BIS, FDA, and ISO standards
- Representatives from the pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, fragrance, and flavour industries
Conference Officials
9041725050
Venue
Centre for Aromatic Plants
Address: Industrial Estate, Selaqui- 248197, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP)” was established by Government of Uttarakhand in 2003 at industrial area Selaqui, Dehradun. CAP is a complete business incubator centre for the development of the aromatic sector in Uttarakhand