Developing essential oils in Malaysia - A list of potential oils to develop. (This is a 2006 presentation to MIFB Agro-Business Conference, PWTC Kuala Lumpur, July 2006)
1. Developing Essential Oils in Malaysia as a Global Industry Mohamed Murray Hunter School of Bioprocess Engineering Northern Malaysian University College of Engineering
17. 8.Melaleuca bracteata Source of Aromatic Ethers that can Assist in Relieving Plant Stress Cultivates Well in Malaysia Rapidly Growing Market
18. 7. Artemisia annua A source of artemisinin for treatment of malaria World Shortage Straight forward cultivation
19. 6. Pyrethrum ( Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium) Not Strictly Essential Oil Solvent Extraction Rapidly Growing Market for Pyrethrum as Organic Pesticide Excellent Crop for Highlands – Pahang, Terengganu,Kelantan, Sarawak, Sabah
20. 5. Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) High Investment to Expand Industry in Australia Strong Demand as an Ingredient for tea Good Crop to Grow in Most Parts of Malaysia
21. 4. Persicaria odoratum ( Kesum) New Material Good Highland Crop Small Scale High Value Pests Easily Controlled Doesn’t need Registration as an Aromatic Chemical
22. 3. Eucalyptus citriodora Good Northern Crop Easy to Cultivate Oil is a bi-product Excellent & High Valued Hard Wood One year for oil 10 years for timber
23. 2.Cajuput (Gelam) Melaleuca cajuputi Local Tree Number potential Markets Can Basically Set Price Easy to Cultivate
24. 1. Tea Tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia) No Stable Production Forecast Shortage Potential Downstream Suitable All Areas Few Pest & Disease Issues Small or Large Scale Production Established Market