Marigold, a member of the family Asteraceae, is native to Central and South America especially Mexico (Kaplan, 1960). Cultivated genera include Tagetes erecta and Tagetes patula, commonly referred to as African marigold and French marigold, respectively. African marigold is one of the most important loose flower crops grown commercially in many parts of the country. Flowers of marigold are used in garland-making, wreaths, as religious offering, in hall decoration, etc. It is in great demand as loose flower throughout

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