The Effect of Melatonin on Essential Oil Production in Mentha Spicata
Rabia Ayoubi,
Gyanesh Singh,
Devendra Kumar Pandey
Abstract:Mentha Spicata (spearmint), an herbaceous perennial aromatic plant, is the most common herb in tropical and subtropical countries. The essential oil (EO) of Mentha spicata is a valuable source of antioxidants in nutraceuticals and cosmetic industries. In-vitro culturing of Mentha Spicata was done via the micro-propagation technique, and exogenous Mel was used as a plant growth regulator. The field trials involved the plant’s foliar spray of different concentrations of Mel at various time points. The EO of leav… Show more
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