Evaluation of scented geranium accessions for morphological and yield attributes in southern Indian conditions

Scented geranium ( Pelargonium null spp.:Geraniaceae) is an important, high value aromatic crop of South African origin. The oil of geranium is obtained by steam distillation of tender plant parts. More than 120 constituents are identified in the oil. Due to high demand and price for the oil, an excellent potential exists for increasing cultivated area in India. An attempt was made to evaluate and characterize the available accessions of scented...