Vetiveria: The Genus Vetiveria

by Massimo Maffei (Editor)

Overview

Vetiveria is one of the most versatile genera in plant kingdom. For example, the species Vetiveria zizanoides produces oderous roots from which a precious essential oil is distilled and used in a variety of applications from perfumery to ethnopharmacology. The same roots give the plant particular characteristics that make it a valuable natural barr

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134475681
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	01/17/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	202
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Massimo Maffei

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Genus Vetiveria 2. Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology 3. Collection, Harvesting, Processing, Alternative Uses and Production of Essential Oil 4. Chemical Constituents and Essential Oil Biogenesis in Vetiveria zizanoides 5. Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacological Properties of Vetiveria zizanoides - Including Pharmacologic and Pharmacokinetic Properties 6. Vetiver Grass Technology 7. Biotechnology 8. Economic Importance, Market Trends and Industrial Needs and Environmental Importance 9. Beyond the Vetiver Hedge - Organizing Vetiver's Next Steps to Global Acceptance Aromatic Plants, India

Editorial Reviews

The genus Vetivera is economically and ecologically important in plant sciences. This work describes the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of Vetivera, examines its essential oil biogenesis and chemical composition, looks at uses of the essential oil in ethnopharmacology and perfumery, and describes the production of plants for essential oil exploitation and the use of vetiver as an ecological tool against erosion, floods, and soil pollution. B&w photos are included. Maffei is professor of plant physiology at the University of Turin, Italy. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR