Technology Profile
| Title: | Technology for High yielding variety of Java citronella (Jor Lab C-5) |
| Value Proposition: | An improved variety named, Jor Lab C-5 has been developed through EMS (Ethyl Methane Sulfonate) mutant progeny which has higher Citronellal content. |
| Summary Application: | Java Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus, Jowitt) is a perennial grass belonging to the family Poaceae. The plants are 2-2.5 m in height, perennial herbs with fibrous root system. |
| Advantages: | Citronella oil finds extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic and fragrant industries throughout the world. |
| Commercialization Status: | Already Commercialised |
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