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Observations on Cultivation and Alkaloidal Content of Rauwolfia Serpentina (linn.) Benth. Ex Kurz in Saurashtra


     

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Rauwolfia serpentina (sarpagandha) has been successfully cultivated at Jamnagar and commercial cultivation can be taken up where irrigation facilities are available. Total alkaloidal content of the Plant: Roots 1.85%, Stems 0.64%, Leaves 0.57%. These compare very favourably with the plant. cultivated in other parts of India.
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  • Observations on Cultivation and Alkaloidal Content of Rauwolfia Serpentina (linn.) Benth. Ex Kurz in Saurashtra

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Rauwolfia serpentina (sarpagandha) has been successfully cultivated at Jamnagar and commercial cultivation can be taken up where irrigation facilities are available. Total alkaloidal content of the Plant: Roots 1.85%, Stems 0.64%, Leaves 0.57%. These compare very favourably with the plant. cultivated in other parts of India.