Abstract
Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension is a peer-reviewed international scientific journal covering a wide range of subject areas in tropical and subtropical agriculture published quarterly by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. The journal is also available on the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna website https://www.agri.ruh.ac.lk/tare/index.htm .
Highlights
Vetiver, (Vetiveria zizanioides) (Poaceae), is an important medicinal and aromatic plant
It is reported that in South India, the average fresh root yield is around 4 -5 t/ha with a maximum of 7.6 t/ha (Chadha 1995)
Vetiver plants grown in potting mixture containing top soil: sand: coir dust (1:2:2) recorded significantly higher (P≤ 0.05) shoot dry weight (1,277g) followed by shoot dry weight (1,091g) of plant grown in potting mixture of top soil: sand (1:2)
Summary
Vetiver, (Vetiveria zizanioides) (Poaceae), is an important medicinal and aromatic plant. Most important part of the Vetiver plant is root. Vetiver roots are used for extraction of essential oil which has a profoundly relaxing effect on the nervous system, relieving tension and stress (Maffei 2002).
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