Analysis of growth and essential oil content in citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) under different compositions of substrate
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citronella, urea, partition, Cymbopogon nardus, BokashiAbstract
The Cymbopogon nardus more popularly known as citronella has numerous potential herbal medicines. Taking into account the importance of the essential oil of these plants and the increased demand for its active principles, more studies are needed, given that their chemical compounds can be altered by several factors. The objective of this study was to analyze the growth and essential oil production of citronella grass grown in different compositions of substrates. Four treatments were used with 10 repetitions per sample for a total of three samples. The substrates used were: T1) mixture of black soil + 15 g Bokashi compound + 13 g of NPK (4:14:8) + adding 8 grams of urea per plant every 45 days, for a total of three applications of urea coverage; T2) mixture of black soil + 15 g Bokashi compound + 13 g of NPK (4:14:8); T3) mixture of black soil + 15 g Bokashi compound; and T4) only black soil. They analyzed the production of dry matter, specific leaf area, assimilates partition and content of essential oils. It was found that treatment with application of urea was more effective in mass production of total dry matter, and that the other treatments showed no statistical differences among themselves, with a lower production. The major substance produced β-citronellal was followed by the trans-Geraniol. The quantity and essential oil composition varied as the substrate and the harvest period.
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