Vetiver - A Useful Grass Species
- In 1990, the World Bank promoted the use of vetiver grass for soil and water management in which four countries? India, Nepal, Chad and Nigeria
- In addition to soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, incense sticks, and soft drinks, vetiver oil is used in the production of which other products? Pan masala, etc.
- Besides India, which two countries/regions are among the largest producers of vetiver in the world? Indonesia and Réunion
- Currently, what is the approximate consumption of Indian vetiver oil, and what percentage of it is met through imports? 100 tons, more than 80 percent
- Which type of vetiver variety is considered ....
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