Dill

Anethum graveolens

Description

Fresh and dried dill leaves are widely used as herbs in Europe and central Asia. The dill seed is used in Arab countries as a spice. Our lab characterized the essential oil of dill in response to temperature and photoperiod.

Publications

1995. Charles, D.J., M.P. Widrlechner and J.E. Simon. Characterization of essential oil of dill (Anethum graveolens L.). J. Essential Oil Research 7:11-20.

1993. Halva, S., L.E. Craker, J.E. Simon and D.J. Charles. Growth and essential oil accumulation in dill, Anethum graveolens L., in response to temperature and photoperiod. J. Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants 1(3):47-56.

1992. Halva, S., L.E. Craker, J.E. Simon and D.J. Charles. Light levels, growth and essential oil in dill (Anethum graveolens L.). J. Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants 1:47-58.