Srinagar, Nov 7, Nov. 8 -- Kashmir could be on the threshold of a new floriculture opportunity, with scientists exploring the region's potential to emerge as a major supplier of marigold flowers during periods when their availability is limited in other parts of the country. The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, is examining the feasibility of introducing and expanding seasonal marigold cultivation in Kashmir. The initiative aims to identify varieties suited to the Valley's climatic conditions, promote scientific farming practices and connect local growers with markets within Jammu and Kashmir as well as outside the Union Territory.The idea holds considerable promise for an agricultural economy that has tra...