INTRODUCTION
Jasmine is one of the oldest fragrant flowers cultivated by man. The flower is used for various purposes
viz., making garlands, bouquet, decorating hair of women, religious offering etc. It is also used for
production of Jasmine concrete which is used in cosmetic and perfumery industries. More than 80
jasmine species are found in India, of which only three species are used for commercial cultivation.
They are Jasminum sambac (Gundumalli / Madurai Malli), J. auriculatum (Mullai) and J.
grandiflorum (Jathimalli / Pitchi). The first two species are mainly cultivated for selling as fresh
flowers whereas the last one is cultivated for concrete extraction.
