Indian Society for Spices (ISS) was founded in 1991 for the advancement of research and development in spices, aromatic and related crops.The society aims at providing a forum for research workers on these crops for exchange of ideas and as a catalytic link between research and development organizations and the industry. Society also publish an International Journal, Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, and organizes various seminars, symposiums and farmer's training programmes. The journal publishes multidisciplinary reviews, research articles and research notes on all aspects of spices, aromatic and allied crops.