SciencePhoto: The HinduHeavy Pesticide Use Threatens Kerala's Cardamom Ecosystem
Kerala's cardamom growers use up to six different chemicals—including insecticides, fungicides, micronutrients, and growth promoters—in a single tank due to year-round harvesting driven by warming temperatures. Experts warn these 'tank cocktails' weaken cardamom plants, increase disease risk, and harm essential pollinators, putting the cardamom ecosystem under significant pressure.
The Hindu·



