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Wild Marigold (Tagetes minuta): Agro- and Processing technology 
Value Proposition:

Wild Marigold (Tagetes minuta) is an aromatic annual herb that yields essential oil 'Tagetes oil'. The crop grows successfully in areas of low water availability. Further wild animal and monkeys do not destroy the crop. The crop grows well at altitudes ranging from 1000 to 2500 m amsl in hilly regions.
Summary Application:

CSIR-IHBT developed 'Him Gold', a selection of wild Marigold which produces essential oil of high grade. Due to increasing industrial demand of its oil in perfumes, hair lotions, flavoring agents in foods and beverages, there is a growing interest in its cultivation among farmers. This is technology of societal relevance.
Advantages:
  • 'Him Gold' has herb yield of 120 q/ha and 0.3% essential oil yield.

  • CSIR-IHBT provides

  • Seeds of wild Marigold selection ‘Him Gold’ to the farmers

  • Technology for essential oil extraction

  • Trainings on agro-technology and processing technology
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology[CSIR-IHBT]
:  director[at]ihbt[dot]res[dot]in
:91-1894-230411
:https://www.ihbt.res.in
Industrial Applications: Agriculture methods [Agriculture] Agricutltural Tools [Agriculture] Agrochemicals [Agriculture] Crops Improvement [Agriculture] Medicinal and Aromatics Plants [Agriculture] Soil Quality [Agriculture]
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