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Marjoram

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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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