Scented Geranium: A fragrant pathway to rural prosperity in North Karnataka
Scientia Review
Volume 2, 2026 – Issue 2
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1 Department of Plantation, Spice, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot 587104, Karnataka, India
2 Directorate of Extension Education, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot 587104, Karnataka, India.
3 Ph.D Scholar, Department of Post Harvest Management (Center of Excellence), Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat 396 450, India
4 Horticulture Extension Education Unit, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot 587104, Karnataka, India
Scientia Review
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2(2), 2026
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Article ID: SR01090
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ISSN: 3107-7919
Received: 23 February 2026
Revised: 24 February 2026
Accepted: 25 February 2026
Published online: 25 February 2026
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Ganga M., Shashidhar M. D., Sangamesh, Pooja P. S., & Sachinkumar, T. N. (2026). Scented Geranium: A fragrant pathway to rural prosperity in North Karnataka. Scientia Review, 2(2), 55-57
Scented geranium (Pelargonium spp.) is gaining recognition as a profitable aromatic crop capable of enhancing rural livelihoods in North Karnataka. With the growing global preference for natural essential oils, small-scale steam distillation units installed directly at the farm level are emerging as viable micro-enterprises. This article outlines the economic potential of geranium oil, its market demand, investment feasibility, sustainability factors, and the broader opportunities available for farmers when they adopt value-addition practices.
Keywords: Scented geranium, essential oils, rural livelihoods, steam distillation, aromatic crops, value addition