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The chapter will begin with a description and distribution of the plant. Further, it would discuss area, production, exports, crop management, post harvest technology, end uses, especially as a food flavorant and use in perfumery.
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- Description
- Distribution
- Food flavorant
- Medicine
- Volatile oil
- Perfumery
- Cosmetics
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Nair, K.P. (2022). Marjoram. In: Herbal and Acidulant Tree Spices . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04360-4_10
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