Salem, A.G., Abdella, M.K., & Abdel Nabi, L.M. 2001 Effect of saline irrigation water on growth, oil yield and quality and associated insects of some Ocimum species.. Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research 79(2): 563-586.

Notes: The effects of irrigation of some Ocimum species (O. basilicum, O. kilimandscharicum and O. minimum) with saline solution of 750, 1500, 2400 and 3600 ppm along with the control of 315 ppm on its growth yield, oil composition, soil and insect attacking were studied during 1998-99. The results indicated that the high salinity levels (2400 and 3600 ppm) significantly reduced fresh herb yield of all studied Ocimum species. Mealy bugs (Icerya aegyptiaca) were among the species that attacked Ocimum species during the two experimental seasons.