Identification of a novel germplasm (Jor Lab L-9) of lemon grass(Cymbopogon khasianus)rich in methyl eugenol

Abstract

A new strain of Cymbopogon khasianus rich in methyl eugenol was identified and named Jor Lab L-9. It is stable for production of essential oil yield (average 0.81%;σdi2=0.00) and methyl eugenol (average 74.56%;σdi2=0.06). This variety was registered with ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi, India, under registration number INGR-18037.