Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is the most expensive spice in the world. This plant species is
propagated vegetatively through the formation of daughter corms from the mother one …

The Iridaceae contains many hundreds of attractive species that have been overlooked for
horticultural development. The incredible variation in flower and leaf shape, size and colour …

The choice of explant and its preparation are most likely one of the most important biotic
factors that determine the success of a tissue culture protocol when the explant is derived …

Background Crocus sativus is a recalcitrant plant for genetic transformation and genetic
improvement, largely due to difficulties in Agrobacterium mediated transformation and …

The Kashmir valley is well known for quality saffron but since the last decade production and
productivity of this crop has shown a declining trend in Kashmir. This paper emphasizes …

To inquire about the possibility of durable valorization of saffron, this review highlights the
different techniques of in vitro culture and varietal creation of this specie. Then, a reveal …

Saffron is an important spice derived from the stigmas of Crocus sativus, a species
belonging to the family Iridaceae. Due to its triploid nature it is sterile and is not able to set …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a sterile triploid plant belonging to the Iridaceae (Liliales,
Monocots). Saffron is a spice derived from the flower and has for decades been the world's …

This review focuses on in vitro culture of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) based on considerable
researches for the last two decades. Multiple endeavors have been taken to modernize the …

In the present study, the effects of ultrasound and plant growth regulators on in vitro
callogenesis and secondary metabolites production in saffron calli were investigated …