Genetic Evaluation and Development of Agrotechniques in Tagetes Minuta L.

Man's dependence on plants for his survival has been acknowledged by all the civilizations spread across the globe since the commencement of life on the earth. It has been rightly said that plants can live in the absence of man but existence of man without plants is beyond imagination. Ancient texts and scriptures associated with early civilization clearly indicate a long and positive bonding between medicinal & aromatic plants and the quality of human life. The unique chemical diversity encased in cellular genetic code produce formulations with multiple uses in the industries based on pharmaceuticals, aroma chemicals and flavouring agents throughout the world.