From Medicine to Ecology: A Comprehensive Review of Marigold (Tagetes spp.) as a Multipurpose Crop
Shailesh Acharya, Vikram Korade, Matin Attar, Sandip Kanawade, Ganpat Bachkar & Rajendra Wagh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026
Marigold (Tagetes spp., family Asteraceae) is a genus of flowering plants whose documented applications span pharmacology, sustainable agriculture, industrial chemistry, and landscape ecology. Originating from Mesoamerica, the genus encompasses approximately 50–56 species, of whi...