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In this study, a comparative evaluation was conducted on two different cultivars of Ocimum sanctum to determine the diversity of bacterial and fungal endophytes in root and shoot tissues. This assessment utilized...
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Effect of post-harvest drying period on the chemical composition of Zingiber zerumbet Sm. Rhizomes essential oil and its biological activities
Zingiber zerumbet Sm. (Family: Zingiberaceae) is an important perennial medicinal oil-bearing herb that is native to the Southeast Asia. This study examines the impact of different durations of post-harvest shade...
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Influence of Harvesting Frequency on Essential Oil Yield and Composition of Geraniol-Rich Cultivar of Cymbopogon flexuosus L.
The variations in essential oil yield and composition of Cymbopogon flexuosus var. GRL-1 were compared with respect to four different harvesting regimes in monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate of north In...
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Antifungal action of Lippia alba essential oil in Rhizoctonia solani disease management
Plant pathogens damage agriculture sector to a large extent, resulted in poor crop yield and quality. A well followed practice to curb plant diseases are mostly involved with application of conventional fungic...
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Traditional Plant Breeding in Ocimum
Ocimum spp. is an important medicinal and aromatic plant. It has many medicinal properties. It is a rich source of carbohydrates, fibers, iron, β-carotene, vitamins, phosphorous, calcium, protein, and in aromatic...
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Genetic elaborations of glandular and non-glandular trichomes in Mentha arvensis genotypes: assessing genotypic and phenotypic correlations along with gene expressions
Mentha arvensis (corn mint) is well known for the production of menthol, a widely used commodity in pharma and flavoring industries and provides natural fragrances and products. Glandular...
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Changes in aroma profiles of 11 Indian Ocimum taxa during plant ontogeny
The genus Ocimum is an important source of many essential oils and aromatic chemicals used principally in the food and cosmetic industries. The aromas (compositions) of essential oils of genus Ocimum are characte...
