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Zarrish Rafique, Husnain Riaz, Ali Ahmad, Tasawar Iqbal .

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One aromatic flowering plant, tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa), has great value addition potential for floriculture entrepreneurs, apart from being traditionally used in floral decorations. High-value products from tuberose include its essential oils, hydrosols, dried floral arrangements, even edible applications. The essential oils are produced by steam distillation and solvent extraction of the tuberose flowers and find use in perfumery and cosmetics for their uniqueness and aromatic profile. Tuberoses based extract also finds applications in skincare, aromatherapy, and traditional medicine. The increase in natural and sustainable product demands further boosted commercial potential in tuberose-derived goods. However, it is of importance to overcome high production costs and the need of sophisticated techniques in processing for optimum profitability. This paper provides an insight into the economic importance of tuberose value-added products, processing methods, and market prospects in order to diversify floriculture-based businesses.

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