Research Article | Published: 01 March 1998

Evaluation, cultivation and improvement of essential oil bearing plants - Problems and prospects

S. N. Kak, K. Rekha and B. L. Kaul

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 5 | Issue: 1/2 | Page No. 67-69 | 1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-1998-I53AKN | Cite this article

Abstract

The essential oil bearing plants have a very short history of cultivation compared to other crops. Previously due to limited demand, these plants were collected from wild sources. But with the increased industrial demand of essential oils and aroma chemicals and depleted natural sources, it has become necessary to evaluate, cultivate and genetically upgrade these industrial crops. To achieve these goals, certain basic scientific and commercial principles are to be followed which have been highlighted in this communication.

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Kak, S.N., Rekha, K. and Kaul, B.L., 1998. Evaluation, cultivation and improvement of essential oil bearing plants - Problems and prospects. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 5(1/2), pp.67-69. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-1998-I53AKN

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1998

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