• S.Beschi Antony Rayan
• G.Muppidathi@Usha
• V. Sundara Prabha

ABSTRACT Geographical Indications have been given the status of intellectual property since the product gets more value commercially by its mere association with a particular place. GIs helps in the identification of a source of a good which in turn is related with the quality of good. Madurai Malli (Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.) became eligible for registration as a GI as it fits the definition of a geographical indication under Section 2(e) of the GI Act. The colour and the fragrance of the flower stay intact for two days due to its thick petal. Generally "Madurai Malli" is mixed with jasmine from other places while being exported to countries and because of this adulteration of jasmine with poor quality, the demand from other countries is subsequently declined which result in heavy loss of revenue. Now the GI tag would protect the Madurai Malli which will eliminate adulteration when exported. The uniqueness of this Madurai Malli should be established and recorded in terms of other distinguishable characteristics apart from its morphological features. In this work, an FTIR and GC-MS analysis was carried out to get the spectral signature of this plant. This record would support the GI tag of this Madurai Malli to be unique and could be used to discriminate other jasmine plants in future.

Key words: Madurai Malli, IPR. GI tag, FTIR GC MS

"FTIR AND GC-MS ANALYSIS OF MADURAI MALLI (JASMINUM SAMBAC (L.)AIT.)-A GI TAGGED PLANT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.88-99, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905017.pdf

"FTIR AND GC-MS ANALYSIS OF MADURAI MALLI (JASMINUM SAMBAC (L.)AIT.)-A GI TAGGED PLANT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp88-99, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905017.pdf