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Enhanced Agro-technology for Lemongrass (CKP-25) – Essential Oil Yield

CKP-25
Kalam
oil yield
distillation support
IMG

overview

CKP-25 and Kalam are interspecific hybrid strains of Cymbopogon khasianus and Cymbopogon pendulus, developed by CSIR–IIIM. These varieties yield higher essential oil content than conventional strains, with 0.45–1.00% oil recovery and 82–85% Citral. Farmers are supported by the institute with distillation services for oil extraction.

  • 7

    TRL

  • 10

    No of Units Deployed

  • 7

    No. of training hours

Key Features

  • High-Yielding - Oil content up to 1%
  • Citral-Rich - 82–85% citral concentration
  • Farmer-Supported - Distillation guidance and assistance

Functionality

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Contact Developer

Dr Zabeer Ahmed

Canal road

Email: director[at]iiim[dot]res[dot]in

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