Saffron is obtained from the dried red stigmas of Crocus sativus L., an autumnal herbaceous
flowering plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. It is largely cultivated in Iran, India …

Crocus L. is a genus of perennial plants in the family Iridaceae. Numerous research
regarding healing effects of Crocus spp. on human diseases are being published worldwide …

Abstract Background Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.) is an ancient spice, having a long history of
therapeutic and medicinal uses, in different countries around the world. Saffron has high …

A preliminary study of the bulk hydrogen, carbon and nitrogen stable isotope composition of
28 authentic saffron samples produced from Crocus sativus L. cultivated in the typical …

The three year study of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) production from 27 mother corm weight
grades, investigated mother corm progeny multiplication, corm weight, flower number and …

Abstract BACKGROUND: Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is one of the most valuable spices and
nowadays its main use is as a foodstuff. Numerous papers have been published on saffron …

We report here the results of a unique, large-scale research project that focused on the
problem of clonal selection of saffron (Crocus sativus L.). Samples of saffron populations …

Saffron is highly valued for its unique aroma, taste, colour and medicinal properties. Iran is
known, as one of the most important saffron producing countries but the genetic variability …

Saffron, Crocus sativus L., belongs to the iris plant family, characterized for having a purple
flower with red stigmas and yellow stamens. Saffron long scarlet stigmas are highly valued …

Abstract Saffron (Stigma Croci) is an autumn-flowering perennial plant, and its use has a
history of over 3500 years. Saffron has often been considered as the costliest medicinal …