The essential oil yield and compositions of Lemon Verbena (Lippia citriodora Kunth.) cultivated in Ordu ecological conditions

Abstract

Objective:The main objectives of this study are determineted essential oil yield and compositions of lemon verbena, cultivated for the first time, in Black Sea Reagion. Materials and Methods:The plant material is obtanied from Atatürk Hortıcultural Central Research Instıtute, Yalova and cultivated in Ordu. The essential oil components are determined GC-MS system.Results: Fourteen compounds were identified, representing 85.2% of the total essential oil. The 59.9 % of total essential oil components are consist of geranial, limonene, neral and 1,8-cineol. Conclusion:Lemon verbena is suitable and sustainable for agriculture due to the ecological conditions Eastern Black Sea region.