Malana (appellation)
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| Malana | |
|---|---|
| Hierarchy | |
| Gene Pool | South Asian Gene Pool |
| Regional Complex | Hindu Kush-Himalayan |
| Growing Region | Western Himalayas |
| Growing Area | Malana Valley |
| Geography | |
| Country | India |
| Province/State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kullu |
| Coordinates | 32.064, 77.270 |
| Landscape | |
| Elevation | 2,350–3,200 m |
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Terrain | Steep mountain village and surrounding terraces |
| Climate | |
| Climate Type | Temperate montane |
Malana is the namesake appellation of the Malana Valley, part of the Western Himalayas growing region in Himachal Pradesh, India. The appellation covers Malana village and its terraced fields. It has long been one of the most internationally recognised sources of charas, with cultivation deeply intertwined with the village's distinct social and political traditions.
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Accessions
| Accession ID | Name | Priority | Collected | Locality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSC-IND-HIM-0120210001 | Malana Cream General Population 2021 | Medium | 2021 | Malana |
| ZOM-IND-HIM-1020220023 | Malana 'Village' General Population 2022 | Medium | Malana | |
| ZOM-IND-HIM-1020220024 | Malana 'Village' Selection 2022 | Medium | Malana | |
| ZOM-IND-HIM-1020220025 | Malana 'Tosco' Selection 2022 | Medium | Tosco | |
| ZOM-IND-HIM-1020220026 | Malana 'Malndr' Selection 2022 | Malana | ||
| ZOM-IND-HIM-1020220027 | Malana Feral Selection 2022 | Low | Malana |