Identification of a novel germplasm (Jor Lab L-9) of lemon grass (Cymbopogon khasianus) rich in methyl eugenol
Mohan Lal, Sunita Munda, Sukriti Dutta and Sudin Kumar Pandey
Abstract: A new strain of Cymbopogon khasianus rich in methyl eugenol was identified and named Jor Lab L-9. It is stable for production of essential oil yield (average 0.81%; σ 2 di = 0.00) and methyl eugenol (average 74.56%; σ 2 di = 0.06). This variety was registered with ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi, India, under registration number INGR-18037.