M. Eftekhari

Integrated light spectrum and growth regulators improved the growth of saffron daughter corms by regulating carbohydrate metabolism in a novel two-stage cropping system

Saffron, a valuable spice and industrial crop used in food, pharma, and cosmetics, is propagated only vegetatively via corms due to triploid male sterility. Corms are the primary storage organs and determine both the yield and quality of daughter corms. However, the optimal growing conditions for producing large, heavy...