Preliminary study on yield performance and chemical composition of 10 locally selected Ocimum accessions

M. Muhamad Ghawas and A.W. Ahmad

Abstract

Ten locally selected Ocimum accessions showing differences in morphological characters were evaluated for determination of their yield potential and chemical profile. Significant differences in fresh herb and essential oil yield and oil recovery percentages were obtained among them. Fresh herb and essential oil yield from small plots ranged between 25.70–66.20 t/ha and 47.44 –137.69 kg/ha respectively. Oil recovery (fresh basis) were between 0.117– 0.314%. Yields were based on one main crop and two ratoons per year. The chemical constituents such as methyl chavicol, eugenol, cis-ocimene, methyl eugenol, linalool and camphor obtained from the accessions were also discussed.

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