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Indian Forester, Vol 109, No 3 (1983), Pagination: 153-158
Abstract
Seventeen Eucolyptus species grown basically for timber in Tarai region of Uttar Prodesh, were studied for its oil as well as timber value. Growth parameters and oil content differred due to species. Among all, E. teretieornis × E. camaldulensis appeared to be the best species for the purposes of timber as well as oil containing cineol used in medicines. E. saligna, E. camaldulensis, E. populifolia and E. rudis also performed better are the useful specie. For plantation. E cilriodora containing different constituent in the oil may also be a good source of citronellal and citronellol which are used in perfumery industry together with its timber value.