Area and Production

Area and Production

    At present, the world production of citronella oil is approximately 2000- 2500 t, the bulk of which is produced in Taiwan, Guatemala, the Honduras, Malaysia and Brazil. India produces about 120t oil annually. The important states in our country growing this crop are Assam, Gujarat, Jammu, Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharastra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.

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