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Unlocking the Yield & Quality Potential of Peppermint (M. piperita L.) for the Study of Genetic Variability Through Induced Mutagenesis.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Feb 2026
Gupta Akancha, Aftab Nashra, Prasad Priyanka, Kushwaha Himanshu Kumar, Kumari Puja, Kishor Ram, Singh Vagmi, Chandra Shivani, Yadav Anju Kumari, Kumar Birendra
Abstract excerpt
Mentha piperita L. commonly known as peppermint, is valued for its essential oil, which is rich in menthol and has various applications. However, challenges such as low oil yield and poor oil quality have limited the potential of peppermint cultivation. This study aimed to develop a noble mutant of Mentha piperita that complements US-type peppermint oil, characterized by higher oil yield and improved oil quality,...
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