In collaboration with Scientific Association of Iranian Medicinal Plants

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Academic member of Research Institute of Forest and Rangelands, Tehran

Abstract

Dracocephalum kotschy is an aromatic and medicinal plant, which can be found in the mountainous parts of Iran. It is a considerable plant for its high amount of essential oil. The aim of this research is, finding a suitable method for growing the seed and keeping it in a cultivation condition. Treatment which used included, H2 SO4 and temperature (0-15 and 50 ˚C).The results showed that treatment with- 15 °C and 10 minutes is the most suitable one and about 82% seeds survival in the field. 

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