Describing Soil Water Dynamics in a Kenyan Essential Oil Tree Orchard: Analyzing a Year of Data to Diagnose Water Management Difficulties

Authors

Sarah C. Campbell, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Katherine A. Anselmi, Brigham Young University - Provo
Bryan G. Hopkins, Brigham Young University - Provo
Jacob Katuva, Brigham Young University - Provo
Neil C. Hansen, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

soil, water, agronomy, international agriculture, Ylang Ylang

Abstract

In recent years, the demand for essential oils has increased as many people have begun to prefer more natural and organic remedies. Essential oil production provides unique potential income opportunities for small-holder farmers in the developing world. One type of oil is a tree crop called Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) where oil is extracted from flowers harvested from trees daily. A Ylang-ylang orchard in Kenya has been experiencing water management challenges during both rainy and dry seasons.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Campbell, Sarah C.; Anselmi, Katherine A.; Hopkins, Bryan G.; Katuva, Jacob; and Hansen, Neil C., "Describing Soil Water Dynamics in a Kenyan Essential Oil Tree Orchard: Analyzing a Year of Data to Diagnose Water Management Difficulties" (2026). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2026. 37.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2026/37

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-03-26

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

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