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Ashland, Elo to boost clary sage output

by Melody M. Bomgardner
March 1, 2019 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 97, Issue 9

 

The structure of sclareol is shown.

Ashland subsidiary Avoca will collaborate with Elo Life Systems to improve the production of clary sage and a compound extracted from the plant called sclareol. Sclareol is used in fragrances as a fixative and substitute for ambergris, a waxy substance secreted by sperm whales. The partnership is intended to combine Elo’s precision breeding technologies and Avoca’s plant-processing skills to increase yield.

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