Board (CIB) for use in growing the spice, according to a report on the website of The New Indian Express. J Thomas, director of the Indian Cardamom Research Institute, told the website: "As per norms, every pesticide has to be registered with the CIB specifying the crop in which it will be used and against what pest. Most pesticides manufacturers register it on a short term basis citing just one crop, and then sell it all over... Read More