Produção de gerânio (Pelargonium graveolens) e óleo essencial em sistemas de cultivos e adubações com plantas oriundas de cultura in vitro

Abstract

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.) is widely used for extraction of essential oil.Essential oils are produced by secondary metabolism of plant and its production is influenced by biotic and environmental factors. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of crop system (greenhouse and open field) and the type of fertilizer (organic and chemical) on the biomass production, productivity and chemical composition of the essential oil of geranium. The study was conducted at Farm of