We have information from several sources:
FactSheet contributed by James Simon
Herbs: An Indexed Bibliography. 1971-1980—J.E. Simon, A.F. Chadwick and L.E. Craker
Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers 1998
Breeding Sweet Basil for Chilling Tolerance—Paulo Ribeiro and James E. Simon
Antioxidant Activity of Basil—H.R. Juliani and J.E. Simon
Basil Seed Oils—Paul Angers, Mario R. Morales, and James E. Simon
Basil: A Source of Essential Oils—James E. Simon, James Quinn, and Renee G. Murray
Essential Oils and Culinary Herbs—James E. Simon
New Aromatic Lemon Basil Germplasm—Mario R. Morales, Denys J. Charles, and James E. Simon
New Basil Selections with Compact Inflorescences for the Ornamental Market—Mario R. Morales and James E. Simon
Basil: A Source of Aroma Compounds and a Popular Culinary and Ornamental Herb—James E. Simon, Mario R. Morales, Winthrop B. Phippen, Roberto Fontes Vieira, and Zhigang Hao
Alternative Crops Research in Virginia—Harbans L. Bhardwaj, Andy Hankins, Tadesse Mebrahtu, Jimmy Mullins, Muddappa Rangappa, Ozzie Abaye, and Gregory E. Welbaum
Basil: Promising New Essential Oil Crop—James E. Simon
Savory Herbs: Culture and Use. Lowman, M.S. and M. Birdseye. 1946.
Magness, J.R., G.M. Markle, C.C. Compton. 1971. Food and feed crops of the United States.
Sweet Basil: A Production Guide—Cooperative Extension Service, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. PDF version
Images of glandular trichomes of basil - essential oil glands