Introduction

Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as the Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle, is a species of Catharanthus native and endemic to Madagascar. Other English names occasionally used include Vinca, Cape periwinkle, rose periwinkle, rosy periwinkle, and

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The essential oil(s) of C. roseus offer opportunities for the genetic investigation of the synthesis and accumula- tion of its constituents.

Reference

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2. Pandey‐Rai, Shashi, et al. "Volatile components of leaves and flowers of periwinkle Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don from New Delhi." Flavour and fragrance journal 21.3 (2006): 427-430.

3. Bhuyan, Purnajyoti Deka, Phatik Tamuli, and Paran Boruah. "In-Vitro Efficacy of Certain Essential Oils and Plant Extracts against Three Major Pathogens of Jatropha curcas L." American Journal of Plant Sciences 6.2 (2015): 362.

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