High value MAP crops
| Lavender | |
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Jammu & Kashmir State, hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the ideal places for cultivation of organic lavender which fetches higher price in the international market.
Uses: Perfumery, Flavour and cosmetic industry, Aromatherapy.
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| Rose | |
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The institute has successfully standardized the agro and processing technology of Damask rose in Kashmir, where the agro-climatic conditions are quite stimulating for production of rose oil for export market.
Quality profile: l-citronellol, geraniol, nerol , linalool.
Uses: Perfumery, Flavour and cosmetic industry, Aromatherapy. |
| Rosemery | |
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Agrotechnology successfully developed by CSIR-IIIM Branch Srinagar for temperate regions of J&K state, Himachal and Uttranchal.
Quality profile: 1,8-Cineole, Camphor, borneol, α- pinene, β-pinene and Verbenone.
Uses: Perfumery, Flavour and cosmetic industry, Aromatherapy.
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| Clarysage | |
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CSIR-IIIM(J) has successfully introduced Clarysage in the cold desert region of Ladakh (J&K).
Quality Profile: Linalool, Linalyl acetate, α-terpineol, Sclareol
Uses: anti-depressant and soathing, ideal in treating stress related disorders, a powerful muscle relaxant, antiseptic, anti-bacterial.
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| Ocimum canum [RRL(OC)-11] | |
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Indigenous South Indian annual herb.
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| Ocimum canum [RRL(OC)-12] | |
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Indigenous South Indian annual herb
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