Perspectives of growing some essential oil-bearing plants in South Steppe

Abstract

Aim Result of long-term researches of biological features and economic valuable signs of the 3rd most perspective epoxy-cultures in the conditions of Steppe South. Methods of researches. After the investigated plants conducted ecological and phenological supervision. In a period their mass flowering carried out the account of harvest. Mass part of essential oil was determined by the Ginsberg method. Component composition of essential oil was studied by chromatography of Agilent Technology 6890 N. Results of researches. The set, which is the index of the productive and component composition of essential oil between the cultures grown in Crimea and Kherson, a significant difference is not. Conclusions. In the conditions of Kherson lavender, thyme and hypos are marked by high frost-resistance and drought- resistingness, have a satisfactory amount of essential oil of a kind quality. The investigated plants are fully suitable for industrial growth in the Steppe South.