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Varietal trial on palmarosa.

R D Thakare¹, P P Khode, H N Sethi

¹Nagarjun Medicinal Plants Garden, Punjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola - 444 104, Maharashtra, India.

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Summary

The palmarosa variety IW-3631 demonstrated the highest foliage and oil yield in field trials. This variety significantly outperformed others, making it ideal for commercial cultivation.

Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Agronomy
Medicinal Plant Research

Background:

Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) is a valuable medicinal plant known for its aromatic oil.
Optimizing crop yield and essential oil production is crucial for its economic viability.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the most suitable palmarosa variety for high foliage and essential oil yield.
To compare the performance of different palmarosa varieties under field conditions.

Main Methods:

Field and laboratory investigations were conducted from 1984 to 1987.
Evaluated multiple palmarosa varieties for dry foliage yield and oil content.
Statistical analysis of pooled data from multiple growing seasons.

Main Results:

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Variety IW-3631 yielded the highest dry foliage (10271 KG/ha), significantly outperforming most other tested varieties.
Variety IW-3631 also exhibited superior oil content and oil yield.
Variety IW-3629 showed the lowest oil yield, comparable to IW-3630 and IW-3632.

Conclusions:

Palmarosa variety IW-3631 is recommended for cultivation due to its superior foliage and oil production.
Selection of appropriate varieties is key to maximizing economic returns from palmarosa cultivation.