Factors affecting the production of medicinal and aromatic plants

 The first factor is the soil

 Soil is where the plant's root grows and through which it gets water and nutrients

Including the major elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium And trace elements such as copper, manganese, boron and zinc

Soil varies in terms of its texture, acidity, percentage of organic matter, and moisture content

The soil needs of medicinal plants differ in terms of acidity, consistency, and the percentage of organic matter. For example, cactus, agave, cinnamic, marjoram, and licorice grow in light yellow and sandy soils.

As for plants of the tent family such as cumin, caraway, fennel, star anise, and plants belonging to the rose family such as eggplant, it is preferable to grow them in heavy and loamy soils.

In terms of the chemical composition of the soil, we find some plants growing in calcareous soils, such as lavender and gentian

Some of them grow in alkaline soils, such as olives, pomegranates, and henna

Some of them succeed in acidic soils, such as tobacco, cypress, garlic, onions and mustard

The second component is nutrients and fertilization

The soil is the main source of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous, iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium

If the soil is poor in these elements, it must be added by composting. There are two main types of fertilizer here

compost

And it works to improve the natural properties of the soil, as it works to dismantle the soil granules

and increase its water holding capacity

It also adds to the soil a good amount of macro and micro nutrients

The organic fertilizer consists of the remnants of cattle, horses and sheep, and the addition of fishmeal, bone meal and cottonseed meal.

Organic fertilizer is added before planting to slow its decomposition

The organic fertilizer can be replaced with bio-fertilizer (green manure) by planting alfalfa and beans to form nitrogenous complexes.

Various types of biofertilizers are now used, such as nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Azotobacter, Nitrozomonas, and Azosspirillium).

As well as phosphorus-fixing organisms such as bacillus megatherum  ,microhizza and  saccharomyces cerevisiae 

These fertilizers are used either by spraying on the plant, adding it to the soil, or immersing the seeds and roots of seedlings in it

Production of aromatic and medicinal plants

 Basic ingredients for the Production of   aromatic and medicinal plants

In order for the cultivation of medicinal plants to succeed in any country, these ingredients must be available

Relatively cheap land suitable for growing medicinal plants

Availability of labor in the place where medicinal plants are to be grown, with moderate wages

Sufficient experience in the process of cultivation, fertilization, collection, storage and pest control

Sufficient capital to meet the necessary expenses in the first years of cultivation, and to prepare requirements such as sawmills and distillation tools

Means of transportation are available, and it is preferable that the land be close to the distillation and extraction plant

Guaranteed markets for the disposal of the crop

Scientific management familiar with the collection, storage and marketing of the product, both internally and externally

Factors affecting cultivation and production of fragrant plants

In order for the cultivation of   aromatic and medicinal plants to succeed in any place, several factors must be available, the most important of which are:

Choose a plant and a good variety that is suitable for the place where it will be grown

Knowing the needs for its growth and agricultural treatments that increase production and concentration of the active substance

The most important of these factors

the soil

Nutrients

Water and irrigation needs

temperature and air humidity

the light

Height above sea level

agricultural operations

Technical expertise, trained labor and sufficient capital

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Medicinal and aromatic plants adapt to the environment

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Medicinal and aromatic plants adapt to the environment

Medicinal plants grow in the desert in small numbers and at certain times of the year when conditions are favorable

These plants store water in some of their parts to cope with drought, so mutations occurred in these parts to suit the function

Formation of stems and succulent leaves to store the largest amount of water

The leaves are small in size to reduce the amount of transpiration

The leaves and stem are covered with a layer of chitin to reduce water loss

Leaves and stem are either light colored or mottled green to reduce light absorption

The stomata are few in number and close during the intensification of heat. They may be covered with waxes and resin and are sunken under the epidermis

The concentration of cellular juice in the root hairs is high to facilitate the absorption of water from the soil

The branches are short and close to each other in the form of a small cushion, which protects the plant from direct sunlight

Placing the leaves on the stem is vertical and parallel to the stem, as well as the blade is small and the neck is flattened

The leaves may be completely absent and the stems are flattened and replace them in the post

The plant stores water in special tissues in the middle and away from sunlight to prevent water loss

The roots are deep and extended in the soil to reach groundwater

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Medicinal and aromatic plants continued to be used as they were until the science of chemistry and physics appeared, so it was possible to extract the active substance from them and increase its concentration to maximize its utilization.

With the spread of many diseases such as kidney failure and liver disease, the demand for the use of medicinal plants increased

The only source of these plants was their collection from places of their natural growth, such as mountains, forests, and deserts, and this amount of plants was sufficient because the population was small and there were few diseases at the time, but with industrial progress and the migration of people to cities and the spread of pollution, the demand for them increased.

The development of biology led to the study of these plants and the identification of ways to propagate them in an environment other than their own, and in quantities sufficient for the growing population.

Many of these plants grow in desert areas, so it is easy to expand their cultivation without affecting the areas available for growing strategic crops.

It has now been possible, using the technique of genetic engineering and tissue culture, to propagate these plants inside the laboratories and extract the active substance using what is called bio-fermenters or bio-reactors by providing the appropriate conditions for cultivation and cloning inside the laboratory.

However, these techniques are very expensive and are used only in the production of high-priced materials

There are also strong objections in Europe and the United States that prevent the consumption of materials derived from agricultural engineering, which increases the demand for natural medicinal plants

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What do you know about medicinal plants?

medicinal plants

 It is everything of plant origin and is used medically and contains active substances and has a physiological effect

Aromatic plants

Plants that contain aromatic substances in their parts

The plant kingdom contains many species that have medicinal properties, called medicinal plants, and others that have aromatic properties, called aromatic plants.

Benefits of medicinal plants

Cultivation of medicinal plants helps achieve self-sufficiency and bring in hard currency

Medicinal plants are used in the pharmaceutical industry as well as in folk medicine, which helps in the treatment of many diseases

It can be cultivated in newly reclaimed lands, which works to provide the current agricultural area for growing strategic crops

They participate in the agricultural cycle, which prevents dependence on one crop

It can be exported dried or extracted materials can be exported

Other aromatic substances

Spices found in cooking, such as coriander, chili, cumin, and others

Food and drinks such as star anise, fenugreek, cinnamon and ginger

Flavors and aromas such as fennel, star anise, mint, rose and jasmine

Cosmetics such as rose, jasmine, violet and tuberose oil

Insecticides such as Aldres, Pyrethrum and Tabaq

Rodent killers, such as red onion

Fixed oils such as sunflower oil, corn oil, and black seed oil

Dyes and coloring materials such as hibiscus, henna, calendula, and chamomile

A source of vitamins, minerals and mineral salts such as garlic, lettuce, onions, spinach and carrots

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