Organization of training cum demonstration on agro-technology of novel spearmint variety CIM-Mohak developed by CSIR-CIMAP among the SC community of Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh for enhancement of socio-economic status
Implementing Organization
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
Principal Investigator
Dr. Dipender Kumar
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. Venkatesha
KT, Research Centre, Uttarakhand (263149)
CSIR- Central Institute Of Medicinal And Aromatic Plants
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. Birendra Kumar
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. Narendra Kumar
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. Ram Swaroop Verma
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. RC Padalia
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
Project Overview
India is one of the largest producers of spearmint oil, with a production of around 325 MT in 2015. However, spearmint oil production is declining due to factors such as competition from China, increasing land under M. arvensis, poor oil content, and high planting material costs. To meet global demand, the CSIR-CIMAP is proposing the popularization and demonstration of the CIM-Mohak novel variety of spearmint, which has an erect growth habit, sucker producing ability, high oil content, and unique aroma. The project aims to promote large-scale commercial cultivation of the CIM-Mohak variety, increase socio-economic enhancement, increase acreage under spearmint cultivation, and produce high-quality essential oil. The project will involve training farmers on agro-technology, cultural practices, and marketing information, generating employment opportunities and supplying high-value spearmint oil for the flavor and confectionery industries in India and abroad.
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
CSIR- Central Institute Of Medicinal And Aromatic Plants
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