ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal Aromatic Plants Research

What ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal Aromatic Plants Research does

ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal Aromatic Plants Research (ICAR-DMAPR) is a government research institute established on November 24, 1992 in Anand district, Gujarat, and operating under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Originally constituted as the National Research Centre for Medicinal & Aromatic Plants and later elevated to Directorate status, it is India's designated national center for R&D on medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), with research programs spanning crop improvement (germplasm collection, evaluation, conservation, varietal development, molecular genetics), crop production (good agricultural practices, integrated nutrient/water/pest management, organic farming, post-harvest handling), and crop protection (integrated pest management, disease control, forecasting). The institute maintains a Field Gene Bank of 830 germplasm accessions across 13+ mandate species, a 200-species herbal garden, and a 110-species arboretum across two campuses totaling roughly 39.4 hectares at Boriavi and Lambhvel, and has developed 32 improved varieties across 20 species through multi-location AICRP trials.

The institute's portfolio of products and services includes the Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (OAJMAP, ISSN 0974-7877) and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Abstracts (founded 1979), contract laboratory testing (soil, plant, chemical/product), cultivation consultancy, and direct sales of plant propagules — seeds, suckers/slips, seedlings, and poly-bag nursery plants of species such as Aloe, Ashwagandha, Senna, Isabgol, Lemongrass, Palmarosa, Tulsi, and Guggal — priced nominally in Indian Rupees (e.g., seeds Rs. 15–2,000/kg, suckers Rs. 5–20, nursery plants Rs. 5–20). It also hosts the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India (MAPAI, founded 2008) and is ISO 9001:2018 certified.

ICAR-DMAPR is funded primarily through ICAR / Government of India budgetary allocations rather than commercial revenue, and serves four horizontal stakeholder groups: farmers and growers (largest by count, reached through the Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav program and Kisan Mela); government and policy bodies (Ministry of Ayush, NMPB, CCRAS, ICAR); the herbal and pharmaceutical industry (e.g., Himalaya Wellness, Herbalscape Crops) for contract research and quality testing; and the academic research community via MAPAI, OAJMAP, and germplasm exchange. Distribution is overwhelmingly domestic (India) and direct — via the Anand campus, the dmapr.org.in website, email newsletter, social media, and field outreach — with global reach limited to open-access journal readership.

Name

ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal Aromatic Plants Research

Legal name

ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research

Website

https://dmapr.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ICAR-DMAPR is a government research institute under India's ICAR that conducts R&D on medicinal and aromatic plants, maintains a 830-accession gene bank, and develops improved varieties, testing, consultancy, and planting material for Indian farmers, industry, and policymakers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Other Crop Farming (1119), Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant Breeding & Variety Development (Conventional) (AFAGAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trait Performance Trials & Field Testing (Multi-location, pre-commercial) (AFABALAK), Gene Editing Trait Development (CRISPR/TALEN/ZFN) (AFABALAB), Seed Testing, Certification & Quality Assurance (Germination, Purity, Phytosanitary) (AFABAFAM), Transformation & Tissue Culture Platforms (Plant regeneration, delivery systems) (AFABALAH)

Keywords

• Medicinal plant research
• Aromatic plant cultivation
• Germplasm conservation
• Crop improvement breeding
• Agricultural biotechnology

Headquarters

HQ city

Anand

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICAR-DMAPR conducts research on medicinal and aromatic plants covering genetics, breeding, biotechnology, crop production, crop protection, and post-harvest management. The institute maintains a Field Gene Bank with 830 germplasm accessions, has developed 32 improved varieties across 20 species, sells plant propagules and seeds, and offers laboratory testing and cultivation consultancy services to farmers, industry, and policymakers.

Product overview

ICAR-DMAPR operates as a research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, offering a portfolio of products and services centered on medicinal and aromatic plant research and development. The core offerings include the Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (OAJMAP) and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Abstracts for scholarly publication; a Field Gene Bank maintaining 830 germplasm accessions for conservation; and specialized research services covering crop improvement (varietal development, molecular genetics), crop production (GAP, integrated nutrient/water/pest management, organic farming), and crop protection (disease and pest management). Additional offerings include laboratory testing services (soil tests, plant analysis), plant propagule sales (seeds, seedlings, nursery plants), and cultivation consultancy. The institute also maintains databases including a digital photo library and herbarium of Indian medicinal plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (OAJMAP) An international peer-reviewed journal published half-yearly by MAPAI, covering research on medicinal and aromatic plants including botany, taxonomy, ecology, crop husbandry, genetics, physiology, and biochemistry.
• Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Abstracts A monthly bio-abstracting journal with global literature covering aspects of medicinal, aromatic and allied plants, abstracting research papers from primary journals published in different countries.
• Field Gene Bank Germplasm Conservation A germplasm conservation facility maintaining 830 accessions of medicinal and aromatic plant species for ex-situ conservation and breeding purposes, including Commiphora wightii (154), Withania somnifera (140), Plantago ovata (84), and Asparagus spp. (80).
• Crop Improvement Research Services Research services focusing on germplasm collection, evaluation, conservation, varietal development, and molecular genetics for medicinal and aromatic plants, resulting in 25 improved varieties of medicinal plants and 7 varieties of aromatic plants.
• Crop Production Research Services Research on developing good agricultural practices, integrated crop management protocols, organic farming systems, and post-harvest management for medicinal and aromatic plants.
• Crop Protection Research Services Research on integrated pest management, disease control, and forecasting models for medicinal and aromatic crops.
• Laboratory Testing Services Contract services including testing of chemicals/products, soil tests, and plant analysis for quality assessment.
• Plant Propagules and Propagation Material Seeds, suckers, slips, seedlings, and nursery plants available for sale including Aloe, Senna, Ashwagandha, Isabgol, Lemongrass, Palmarosa, Tulsi, and other medicinal and aromatic plants at listed Indian Rupee prices.
• Cultivation Consultancy Services Expert consultancy services for cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, including crop selection, farming techniques, and market guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32 improved varieties developed across 20 species of medicinal and aromatic plants through multi-location trials
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IIT DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026ICAR-DMAPR participated in a two-day National Seminar on quality assessment tools for medicinal plants held at IIT Delhi. The forum brought together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and global health experts to address quality, traceability, and standardization gaps from farm gate to global markets.
• WHO (World Health Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026WHO representatives participated in the National Seminar at IIT Delhi focusing on digital traceability technologies for India's medicinal plant supply chain, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India objectives.
• CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026CCRAS participated in the National Seminar on quality assessment tools, contributing to discussions on standardization and quality assurance for medicinal plants.
• Ministry of AyushcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Experts from Ministry of Ayush participated in the seminar calling for large-scale deployment of AI, blockchain, and digital traceability technologies across India's medicinal plant supply chain.
• National Medicinal Plant BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026NMPB experts participated in the seminar calling for digital farm-gate tools and blockchain-enabled traceability as essential infrastructure for ensuring authenticity, safety, and export compliance.
• Himalaya WellnessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Industry representative from Himalaya Wellness participated in the seminar addressing quality, traceability, and standardization gaps from farm gate to global markets.
• Herbalscape CropsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Industry representative from Herbalscape Crops participated in discussions on supply chain quality and standardization for medicinal plants.
• MAPAI (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2008MAPAI was founded in 2008 with its registered office at ICAR-DMAPR. The association promotes research advancement, exchange and dissemination of research information related to medicinal and aromatic plants throughout India and abroad. ICAR-DMAPR Director serves as President of MAPAI.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ICAR-DMAPR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/directorate-of-medicinal-and-aromatic-plants-research
• Facebookfacebook.com/icardmapr

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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