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India has diverse climatic regions including tropical, subtropical, temperate, arid and semi-arid climates which support more biodiversity of medicinal and aromatic plants. The cultivation and processing of medicinal plants viz., Senna, Periwinkle,
Glory lily, Opium poppy, Isabgol, Aloe, Safed musli, Sarpangandha, Ashwagandha, Khasi kateri, Long pepper, Medicinal Coleus, Isabgol (Blonde psyllium), Liquorice, Medicinal solanum, Medicinal yam, Stevia, Sweet flag, Indian pennywort, Brahmi, Noni, Phyllanthus, Kalmegh, Safed musli, Shatavari, Fox glove, Guggul, Belladonna, Henbane, Datura, Nux vomica, Babchi, Milk thistle,Velvet bean, Cinchona, Madhunashini, Guduchi, Ipecac, Aonla, Jamun, Bael,Karonda, Roselle, Black nightshade, Bishop’s weed, Henna, Asalio and Pyrethrum were covered. The aromatic plants include Mint, Tulsi, Basil, Davana, Scented
geranium, Patchouli, Lemongrass, Citronella, Palmarosa, Khus, Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Little marigold, Damask Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, Clary sage, Dill, Chamomile, Ambrette, Kewda and Sandalwood. This book will give information on importance, classification, production status, varieties, cultivation aspects, pests, diseases, maturity indices, harvesting, post harvest technology and extraction of medicinal and aromatic plants. This book will be useful to farmers, nurserymen, scientists, under graduate / post graduate students and students those who prepare for competitive examinations viz., ICAR-JRF,ICAR-SRF, ARS and NET.