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Advice on Publications Available.The following notes have been extracted, with the authors' permission from a series of Agnotes, most of which were developed by Ian Knox, of the Oz Rural Web site (http://www.ozrural.com), for the database of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, which can also be accessed through the NRE Web site (http://www.nre.vic.gov.au).
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb of the carrot family which is used extensively in Asian, Mediterranean and eastern cuisine. The green leaves and crushed seeds provide a spicy flavour in soups, curries, breads, cakes, fish and poultry. Seeds are also used to flavour tobacco and the essential oil is used in perfumes, cosmetics and soaps.
The large seeded Coriander type is used for ground and whole seed production whereas the small seeded type is used for essential oil. Production requirements are described in the Agriculture Note available through http://www.ozrural.com or http://www.nre.vic.gov.au
For further information, contact:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Kerang, Victoria 3579
Telephone: 03 5452 1266
Facsimile: 03 5452 2952
Reference
Hyde, KW (Ed)
New Rural Industries - A Handbook for Farmers and Investors
Available from the Rural Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)
Kingston, ACT 2600
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The chapter on coriander by Max Jongebloed is available from:
http://www.rirdc.gov.au/pub/handbook/coriander.html
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