Vetiver in Environment
K. Suganya*
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
M. P. Sugumaran
Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Agriculture, Carbon sequestration, Environment, Vetiver
Abstract
Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) being a commercial perennial crop plant acquires numerous properties for the environmental protection as well as creates marketing avenues for the benefit of the farming community. This crop can grow in tropical and sub-tropical conditions. It has its native in India, grows up to 2 m height and the depth of roots may reaches upto 3 m. It possesses the fibrous root system and can hold plenty of soils, also grows even in water deficit or limited water conditions. This crop is used for various medicinal and aromatic purposes. The marketing potential of the plant includes Oils, Biomass, Briquettes, Roofing and Handicrafts. The environmental prospective includes Soil Stabilization, Groundwater recharge, Tolerant to heavy metals, Salinity and Stress tolerant, and Carbon Sequestration.
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