CIMAP Trishna and CIMAP Tripta are varieties of
A. Palmarosa
B. Lemongrass
C. Citronella
D. Vetiver
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
CIMAP Trishna and CIMAP Tripta are varieties of Palmarosa.It is best known by the common name palmarosa (palm rose) as it smells sweet and rose-like. Other common names include Indian geranium, ginger grass, rosha and rosha grass.
A high-yielding synthetic variety TRISHNA was developed by poly cross progenies of four elite inbred by CIMAP Lucknow. This improved cultivar registers 40% more oil yield and its geraniol content is as high as 93%.
CIMAP Tripta has major constituents like Citral, Geranyl acetate, Linalool and Geraniol at 94%.

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