Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Sistan Agriculture and Natural Resource Research Center
2 University of Zabol
Abstract
Considering the suitable condition of Sistan region for cultivation of medicinal plants, an experiment was carried in autumn and spring seasons, during 2002-2003, in Agricultural Research Station of Zahak. In this experiment, medicinal plants Cuminum cyminum, Black cumin (Nigella sativa) and Foeniculum vulgar L., were planted in plots with space 30 m2 in 81/8/20 and 81/12/28 dates. During growth season, the phonological stages in both autumn and spring were recorded. The results showed that the species (Black cumin, Cuminum cyminum and Foeniculum vulgar) could be planted well in spring and autumn but have highest product on autumn season. Black cumin with 933 kg (grain)/ha, Cuminum cyminum with 2050 kg (grain)/ha and Foeniculum vulgar with 1888 kg (grain)/ha could have roles both in planting pattern and the farmers income increase. The results showed that climatic situation could affect the oil yield and composition of theses seeds.
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