Analysis of flowering, stigmas yield and qualitative traits of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) as affected by environmental conditions

Study on Yield and Corm Regeneration of Saffron through Different Planting Geometry Patterns

“…They mentioned that the length of stigma was reduced by increasing plant density due to competition among saffron plants. Gresta et al, (2009) and Rostami and Mohammadi (2013) reported that there is a negative relationship between corm density and dry weight of stigma that is inconsistent with the present study. Juan et al, (2009) observed that dry weight of stigma was decreased by increasing corm density.…”

The effect of the ambient conditions on the life cycle of a bulbous plant

“…Apart from the temperature, the amount of soil water content is a triggering factor as found in Gresta et al (2009). Thus, observations indicate that the initiation of the flowering and fruiting periods is after a period of rain.…”

“…Table 3 shows that the temperatures obtained for Crocus cambessedesii are similar to those derived in Molina et al (2005) for Crocus sativus through laboratory experiments. The field experiments with Crocus sativus carried out in Geracello (Sardinia, Italy) and Capitone (Abruzzo, Italy) by Gresta et al (2009) showed that the precipitation was also Table 3. Optimal temperature ranges computed from the automatic surface weather station at the Airport (see location in Figure 1) when the fruiting and flowering of the Crocus cambessedesii are measured in the field (2007 -2013 period).…”

Saffron Crop (Golden Crop) in Modern Sustainable Agricultural Systems

“…Yield is quite a difficult parameter to forecast in saffron: It is a function of many agronomic, biological and environmental factors able to exert a great influence on production. As far as is known, production is strictly influenced by dimension [37] and storage conditions of corms [10], climatic conditions [17], sowing time [38], cultural techniques(annual or perennial), crop management (irrigation, fertilisation and weed control) and disease. Moreover, saffron production increases from the first to the third-fourth years of cultivation [39].…”

“…In Navelli, dehydration is traditionally carried out by placing the stigmas on a sieve 20 cm above a charcoal fire [17], while in Sardinia it is performed by drying stigmas in the sun or at room temperature (for several days) or in the oven at low temperature (35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40) 0 C) in less time until moisture is reduced to 5-15%. The brightness of colour is aided by quick high-temperature drying.…”