s:530:"%T Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) %A El-Siddig K %A Gunasena, H.P.M. %A Prasad B A %A Pushpakumara D K N G %A Ramana K V R %A Vijayanand P %A Williams J T %X Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.), is a multipurpose tropical fruit tree used primarily for its fruits, which are eaten fresh or processed, used as a seasoning or spice, or the fruits and seeds are processed for non-food uses. The species has a wide geographical distribution in the subtropics and semi arid tropics and is cultivated in numerous regions. ";