1) Seasonal variation of the santonin content in the grown-up plants (second, third, fourth, and fifth year growths) of
Artemisia kurramensis Qaz. was followed during July 1 to August 21, 1954 (cf. Table I). In these grown-up plants, the maximum in santonin content was reached during the first half of August, being one month later than the usual. This is assumed to have been due to the exceptionally low temperatures prevailing during July, 1954, and the growth had been weak during this period. The atmospheric temperature rose during August to the normal level and the growth became normal.
2) In all first, second, and third year growths of these plants, the growth and development, yield of crop, and santonin content were better in the acclimatized plot than those in the Pakistan origin plot (cf. Tables I, II, and III). The percentage of survived plants after wintering was also higher as the generation of acclimatization was higher.
3) Seasonal variation of the santonin content in the third, fourth, and fifth year growths was approximately of the same tendency as that of the second year growth the content itself being not much different from that of the second year growth.
4) In the experimental plots of the first year growth, the highest santonin content was observed in the first generation of acclimatization by artificial crossing between plants of higher santonin content (cf. Table II). This indicates the possibility of breeding by crossing.
5) Santonin content was analyzed individually in 100 plants of the second year growth and it was found that the range of distribution was 0.00-3.00%, average, 1.486±0.052%, and the mode was 1.00-1.25% (25% of the total) (cf. Table IV). This indicates the necessity and desirability of improving the plants through breeding by clonal separation.
6) Some knowledges were gained regarding the season for carrying out the cutting.
7) It was confirmed that this Artemisia is a short-day plant.
8) The optimum soil moisture for growth seems to lie in the range of 70-90% water capacity of the soil.
9) The santonin content tended to be higher in the plants grown in the soil whose pH was on the alkaline side (pH 7.0-8.5), rather than on the acid side. However, it was observed that this plant grew well in a wide range of pH (3.5-8.5) of the soil.
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