TECHNOLOGY FOR THE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VALUE ADDED PRODUCTION OF VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS FROM PATCHOULI PRODUCTS FROM PATCHOULI

((Pogostemon cablinPogostemon cablin))

DR.DR. SUNIL KUMARSUNIL KUMAR Assistant Professor (Floriculture)Assistant Professor (Floriculture)College of Horticulture & ForestryCollege of Horticulture & ForestryCAU, Pasighat, Arunachal PradeshCAU, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Area- 83,573 square kilometers

latitude 26 30' N and 29 30 ' N and longitude 91 30' E and 97 30' E

altitude of 530 meters above MSL

Rainfall- 1000mm to 5750mm, spread over 8-9 months

Population- 10,91,117

East Siang District

Area- 4005 sq.km.

North latitude 27º 43' and 29º 20' and 94º 42' and 95º 35' East longitude

Agro-climatic Sub-Regions-  Prehumid Hyperthermic

Total area under cultivation : 26,285 Ha        

Objectives:

– Standardization of techniques for extraction and blending of patchouli oil

– Disseminate improved knowledge of post-harvest practices for patchouli

– Sensitize the rural youth for encouragement of self entrepreneurship

– Improve human resource capabilities scientifically in terms of cultivation, processing, marketing etc.

Technical programme:

Methodology

CULTIVATION PRACTICES:Indonesian cv. collected from NEDFi, Guwahati will be transplanted in March at spacing of 45cm x 45cm on raised bed.

HARVESTING:By selection method at 90–100 days after transplanting after ensuring the sign of maturity as 1-2 lower leaves turning yellowish and mature leaves start to emanate characteristic patchouli odour.

DRYING:Drying normally requires 3-6 days. To ensure proper drying the harvested material will be spread over on bamboo mats or tarpaulin under shade in thin layers and will be turned periodically. For higher recovery and good quality of oil, moisture content of herbage should be between 2.5 and 8.3%. It, however, depends much on available sunshine and atmospheric humidity. Besides, mechanical drier will also be used for comparison of oil recovery and quality.

DISTILLATION & VALUE-ADDED PROCESSING :

To get maximum oil yield and better quality like moisture free, clear dark orange to amber colour, dried leaves of patchouli will be subjected to steam distillation, separation and clarification.

PRODUCTS OTHER THAN OIL :To develop most suitable blended product the patchouli oil will be blended with essential oils like jasmine, sandalwood, rose, lavender, bergamot Mint, clary sage, rosemary, geranium, cardamom, clove, lemon, cinnamon etc. in different proportions.

OBSERVATIONS TO BE TAKEN:

A. Quality Control Parameters:

a. Physical Analysis1. Specific Gravity2. Optical Rotation 3. Refractive Index4. Viscosity5. Melting Point6. Emulsion Stability7. Colour

b. Wet Analysis1. Acid Number2. Saponification Number3. Iodine Number4. Hydroxyl Number5. Carbonyl Number6. Moisture Content7. Essential Oil Content8. Extraction Yield

a. Odour1.Nasal2.Retenonasal

(Taste)

b. Taste1.Sweet2.Salty3.Sour4.Bitter

c. Trigeminal Perceptions1.Pungent2.Cooling

d. Visual Appearance1.Colour2.Turbidity3.Viscosity4.Particle Size5.Free Flowing

B. Sensory Analysis Parameters:

Budget requirementBudget requirement

NON- RECURRING BUDGET (A):S. No. Particulars Approx. cost (Rs.) 1. Digital Pycnometer 1,50,000 2. Laser Particle Analyzer 5,00,000 3. Chromameter 1,50,000 4. Abbe Refractometer 15,000 5. Automatic Polarimeter 3,00,000 6. Table Top Refrigerated Centrifuge 2,50,000 7. Table Top Centrifuge 1,00,000 8. Double Beam UV – VIS Spectrophotometer 5,00,000 9. Water Distillation Unit 1,50,000 10. Oil Extraction Unit with Automatic Low Water Level

Cut-off Device (Lab Model) 1,50,000

11. Essential Oil Determination Unit (Clevenger Type) 25,000 12. Shade for Drying of Leaves 1,50,000 13. Furniture 3,00,000 14. Desktop with full accessories (Printer, Scanner, UPS

etc.) 1,50,000

15. Laptop 80,000 16. Air Conditioner Quality Assessment Lab.(Two) 1,00,000 17. Digital Camera 75,000 18. Oil Distillation Unit (Field Unit) 5,00,000 19. Refrigerator 50,000 20. Digital Electronic Top Loading Balance of different

specifications 2,50,000

21. Digital Moisture Meter 1,00,000 22 Tray Drying Oven 1,50,000 23. Digital Turbidity Meter 25,000 24. Working Shed 1,00,000 Sub-Total A Rs. 44,20,000/-

S. No. Particulars Approx. Cost 1. Planting Materials including transportation charges 1,50,000 2. Land Preparation 2,00,000 3. Laboratory chemicals and glass wares 3,00,000 4. Plastic containers, Plastic Trays, Crates etc. 75,000 5. Manure & Fertilizer 75,000 6. Plant Protection Chemical 25,000 7. Farm Implements 1,50,000 8. Contractual Services 7,50,000 9. Stationary & Contingencies 2,50,000 10.. POL/Vehicle Hired 2,00,000 11. TA & DA 3,50,000 12. Operational Cost 5,00,000 Sub-Total B Rs. 30,25,000/-

RECURRING BUDGET (B):

Grand Total (A + B) Rs. 74, 45, 000/-

Details of Financial Outlay Year wise

S. No. Activities 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year

1. Instruments/Chemicals/Other Items

44,20,000 --- --- --- ---

2. Production Unit 9,25,000 4,00,000 4,00,000 4,00,000 4,00,000

3. Operational cost of plant

1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000 1,00,000

Work Detail Year wise:

Duration Activities

1st Year Land Preparation, procurement of planting materials and planting, harvesting of leaves, drying, oil extraction and their estimation

2nd Year Planting, harvesting of leaves, drying, oil extraction and their estimation

3rd Year Preparation of value added products and their estimation, Quality Judgement, Training to rural/unemployed youths

4th Year Preparation of value added products and their estimation, Quality Judgement, Training to rural/unemployed youths

5th Year Validation, patenting and Report writing

Training on preparation of soft wood cutting for propagation of patchouli crop during Training Programme on ‘Nursery Management & Plant Propagation for School Drop- Outs’ held from 10th September to 9th October, 2007’

Training Programme on ‘Production Technology on Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)’ at Yagrung Village held on 6th August, 2007

Demonstrating the techniques to make the ideal cutting of patchouli crop for nursery production during Training Programme on ‘Production Technology on Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)’ held on 6th August, 2007