Influence of weather parameters on growth and yield of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.)

Abstract

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) (Family: Piperaceae) is a perennial vine grown for its berries extensively used as spice and in medicine. India is one of the major producer, consumer and exporter of black pepper in the world. It is cultivated to a large extent in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and to a limited extent in Maharashtra, North eastern states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Black pepper is a plant of humid tropics requiring high rainfall and humidity.