Variation of oil content in a new clone of Jamrosa ‘RL‐931’(Cymbopogon nardusvar. confertiflorus× C. jwarancusa)during one year of crop growth

Bhan, M. K. and Rekha, Kanti and Kak, S. N. and Agarwal, S. G. and Dhar, P. L. and Thappa, R. K. (2003) Variation of oil content in a new clone of Jamrosa ‘RL‐931’(Cymbopogon nardusvar. confertiflorus× C. jwarancusa)during one year of crop growth. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, 31 (2). pp. 187-191. ISSN 0114-0671

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01140671.2003.9514251

Abstract

The effect of seasonal changes on oil content of a new clone of Jamrosa 'RL-931'(Cymbopogon nardus var. confertiflorus × C.jwarancusa) was investigated during 1998-99. The pre-monsoon and onset of the monsoon period (May-July) was characterised by a higher oil content, whereas the post-monsoon and winter period (August-December) showed a comparatively lower oil content. The quality of the oil is best in May-July. High temperature and low humidity favours the accumulation of geraniol, geranyl acetate, and a low citral content in the oil. Maximum oil content was recorded when both maximum and minimum temperatures were high.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Biological Sciences
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Mr. Amit Nargotra
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2012 05:32
Last Modified:	03 Jan 2012 05:32
URI:	http://iiim.csircentral.net/id/eprint/369

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