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Title:

Propagation of Mentha Longifolia/Mint "RRL(J)ML-4" for the Extraction of Essential Oil.
Value Proposition:

Propagation of economically important  Mentha Longifolia for its essential oils.
Summary Application:

Large scale propagation of Mentha Longifolia/Mint "RRL(J)ML-4" for the extraction of high quantity and quality essential oil.
Advantages:
  • Mint essential oil  used in  Perfumery, Flavour & Fragrance Industry.
  • Menthe longifolia cultivar developed, has about 0.5% oil containing about 65% carvone.
  • Good economic value and huge market demand.
Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine
CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine[CSIR-IIIM]
:  director[at]iiim[dot]res[dot]in
:91-191-2585222
:https://iiim.res.in
Industrial Applications: Medicinal and Aromatics Plants [Agriculture]
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