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The Growth of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in Aeroponics and Hydroponics
Titel:
The Growth of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in Aeroponics and Hydroponics
Auteur:
Souret, Frederic F. Weathers, Pamela J.
Verschenen in:
Journal of herbs, spices & medicinal plants
Paginering:
Jaargang 7 (2000) nr. 3 pagina's 25-35
Jaar:
2000-12-18
Inhoud:
The development of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) plants and the production of commercial saffron and saffron constituents were compared in three culture systems: aeroponics, hydroponics, and soil. On a dry weight, but not fresh weight basis, corm growth was increased in aeroponics and hydroponics as compared with growth in soil. Root length in aeroponics and hydroponics was reduced as compared with root length in soil, but shoot development was not significantly affected. Flowering was poor in all three culture systems, probably due to the small-sized (2.6 cm) bulbs used in propagating the plants. The production of stigmas and the concentration of the main constituents of saffron in the stigmas was similar in all three culture systems, suggesting saffron bulbs grown aeroponically and hydroponically may be used as a practical and renewable source of pharmacological compounds extracted from saffron.
Uitgever:
Taylor & Francis
Bronbestand:
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
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