1. Wild marigold (Tagetes minuta L.) an important industrial aromatic crop: liquid gold from the Himalaya.
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Walia, Swati and Kumar, Rakesh
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CROPS ,MARIGOLDS ,AROMATIC plants ,ESSENTIAL oils ,PLANT extracts - Abstract
Wild marigold (Tagetes minuta L.) is a highly demanded aromatic plant, having great industrial value. Recently farmers are more interested in its cultivation and are opting it in their cropping system. Major constituents of its essential oil are β-ocimene, dihydrotagetone, tagetone, tagetenone, and limonene. The Current market demand for tagetes oil is increasing at a faster rate due to its large use in flavor and perfumery industry. Its oil and plant extract has potential bioactive and therapeutic properties. The Integration of this species in agricultural production systems still relies on thorough information and agronomic potential of this plant. Understanding its biology, chemistry, biological activity and agrotechnology will allow better utilization of this crop. Therefore, the published literature on research and development of tagetes crop for improvement in its yield and quality is compiled in this chapter which will fulfill the demand of various industries and improves the rural economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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