Menthofuran rich eight half-sib seed progeny of Mentha piperita (MPS-36) were studied for various genetic parameters, namely, coefficient of variation, heritability, genetic advance, correlation, and path of various plant and oil attributes, namely, plant height, L : S ratio, herb yield, β-myrcene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, menthone, menthofuran, neomenthone, pulegone, and menthol. Maximum genotypic coefficient of variation and genetic advance as percentage of mean were recorded for pulegone, followed by menthofuran and 1,8-cineole. The genotypic correlation in general was higher than phenotypic; positive significant correlation was recorded for limonene with 1,8-cineole and menthone, β-myrcene with limonene, and 1,8-cineole and menthofuran with neomenthol. A high direct positive effect on menthofuran was of neomenthol.

Artemisinin is a sesquiterpene lactone with a peroxide bridge, and it is a natural anti-malarial drug obtained from Artemisia annua L. High germination percentages and rates are essential for commercial growers of this species to justify buying premium-priced seed to ensure high performance of their crop. The objective of our research was to determine the seed germination potential of A. annua variety 'CIM-Arogya.' An experiment was conducted using three constant (15 • C, 20 • C, and 25 • C) and three alternating (20/15 • C, 25/15 • C, and 20/25 • C) temperature regimes. Seed germination was evaluated in Petri dishes lined with filter paper under daily 16 h light and 8 h dark photoperiod. The highest estimates of mean percentage germination (82.0) and germination energy (20.5) were observed at 15 • C, followed by 20/15 • C (74.5% germination and 18.6% germination energy). Further, the 3 to 5-day period after seed sowing was ideal for the first germination count, and the 7 to 8-day period after sowing was best for final Temperature Effect on Seed Germination Potential in Artemisia annua L. 637 germination count. Day 7 was best for final germination determination at both constant and alternating temperature regimes. Thus, growers should sow seeds when the mean temperature is 15-20 • C for about 7 days.

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