date:Jun 22, 2012
The marigold plant is native to Peru and it can produce oleoresin; a semi-solid paste which can act as a colouring, preservative or antioxidant and lutein; used as a functional ingredient for eye and skin health.
Dr Shiva Prashad, general manager at Olive Lifesciences, said that while the plant is native to Peru, leaders in cultivation can be found in India and China.
Peru is not fulfilling the potential of the marigold, Prashad said.
But there is a lot of interest in extracts from the South