COIMBATORE: Scientists of a Lucknow-based central institute will soon visit a hamlet near Udumalpet, which had been growing newer varieties of lemongrass, but at a huge loss. CSIR-Central Institute of ...

Not many people know that in small tribal villages, inside the Anamalai forests, between Pollachi and Valparai, the exotic flavouring ingredient and aroma producing lemongrass grows wildly. All this ...

Barabanki district near Lucknow lies at the very heart of the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for its mentha farming and oil distillation. In 2003, Bhupendra Singh (64) established Swaraj ...

Growing Demand for Patchouli Oil Is Driving the Industry in Indonesia, but at What Cost? SIMBORO, Indonesia (AP) — Tucked between the village and the forest, Haruna and his father-in-law worked ...

The aromatic production capacity of an existing extractive distillation column increased more than 18% when the operator executed an equipment test run and a distillation review. Oct. 3, 2003 Click on ...

Patchouli farming in Indonesia's Sulawesi region is on the rise, driven by increased demand for its aromatic oil. However, the expansion is contributing to deforestation and landslide risks. Farmers ...