Synergistic effect of mulch and nitrogen management on growth and essential oil yield of Salvia sclarea L.

Balanced plant nutrition and optimal micro-climate are critical for achieving higher production sustainably. Substituting mineral fertilizers with organic amendments under water-conserving strategies like mulch can enhance the quality and yield and improve soil health. Therefore, a two-year study was conducted to examine the synergistic effects of mulch and reducing inorganic fertilizers and partially substituting organic amendments on essential oil (EO) yield and its composition, and soil properties in Salvia sclarea, an industrially important crop.

Sustainable production of under different levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in cold desert region of Western Himalaya.

Introduction: , an important critically endangered medicinal herb native to the Himalayan region, is commonly used in various ailments, . asthma, ulcer, inflammation, and stomach problems. In the international market, the dry roots and essential oil of has become an important drug.