A

Term	Definition
Absolute	Highly concentrated aromatic extract obtained by solvent extraction. The most valuable form of jasmine aroma used in perfumery.
Allelopathy	The chemical inhibition of one plant by another through the release of substances (e.g., juglone from black walnut).
Anther	The part of the stamen that produces pollen. In jasmine, typically two per flower.
Apical dominance	The tendency of the main central stem to grow more strongly than side stems. Pruning removes this to encourage bushiness.

B

Basal application	Applying fertilizer at the base of the plant before the growing season begins.
Benzenoid	A class of aromatic compounds derived from benzene. Major components of jasmine fragrance (e.g., benzyl acetate).
Brix	A measure of sugar content in plant sap. Used to assess flower quality in some regions.

C

Calyx	The outer whorl of a flower, consisting of sepals. In jasmine, the green tubular structure at the base of the flower.
Concrete	The waxy product obtained after solvent extraction of flowers, before ethanol washing to produce absolute.
Corolla	The collective term for all petals of a flower. In jasmine, typically 5–12 fused petals forming a tube.
Cultivar	A cultivated variety of a plant, maintained by vegetative propagation. Abbreviation of "cultivated variety."
Cuttings	Sections of stem used to propagate new plants. The most common method for jasmine multiplication.

D–F

Dioecious	Having male and female reproductive organs on separate plants.
Enfleurage	Traditional extraction method using fat to absorb flower fragrances. Originated in Grasse, France.
Fertigation	Application of fertilizers dissolved in irrigation water, typically through drip systems.
Floruit	The period during which a plant is in flower.

G–J

Grandiflorum	Latin for "large-flowered." Refers to J. grandiflorum, the Royal Jasmine used in perfumery.
IBA	Indole-3-butyric acid — a plant hormone used to stimulate root development in cuttings.
Indole	A volatile compound found in jasmine. Floral in low concentrations, fecal in high concentrations. Key perfumery ingredient.
Jasmone	A key aromatic compound in jasmine oil responsible for its characteristic warm, floral scent.

L–P

Linalool	A terpene alcohol with a fresh, floral scent. Major component of jasmine oil (15–22%).
Monoterpene	A class of aromatic compounds with 10 carbon atoms. Found in essential oils including jasmine.
NPK	Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) — the three primary macronutrients for plant growth.
Oleaceae	The olive family. Jasmine belongs to this family along with olives, lilacs, and forsythias.
Pistil	The female reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of stigma, style, and ovary.

S–Z

Sambac	Refers to J. sambac (Arabian Jasmine). The most commercially important jasmine species.
Semi-hardwood	Stem wood that is partially mature — firm but still slightly flexible. Ideal for cuttings.
Stamen	The male reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of filament and anther.
VOC	Volatile Organic Compound — chemicals released by plants that create fragrance. Jasmine produces 100+ VOCs.