CHENNAI: Pepper long, the dried fruit of Piper longum, is a slender, aromatic plant with creeping jointed stems and perennial woody roots. Its ovate, cordate leaves measure 5-9 cm long and 3-5 cm ...

Despite playing a significant role in the global spice trade, Indian black pepper exports have declined over the decades, mainly due to the instability in shipment. A paper on “Navigating ...