Vetiveria : The Genus Vetiveria

By: Maffei M.

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 barrier against erosion. Vetiveria: The Genus Vetiveria describes the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00DHLP50Y
• ISBN13: 9780415275866
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: CRC Press LLC
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher