Saffron flowers with augmented number of stigmata

Mahmoud Abdelmoneim SHARAFELDIN, Shereen Elkholy, Munetaka Hosokawa, Kai Yanagawa, Eiji Nawata, Keiichi Takagi, José Antonio Fernández

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Abstract

The detection of new mutations in saffron flowers with increased number of stigmata has been reported, and the other mutants in floral whorls were discussed. Referable to the sexual sterility of saffron, it is concluded that if the observed mutations verified to be external stimuli determined; the cause which may be detected could increase saffron spice production and reduce the cost of saffron production in the future. Mutagenic effects of carbon-ion beam on corms of saffron have been reported in this study.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)84-87
Number of pages4
JournalZeitschrift fur Arznei- und Gewurzpflanzen
Volume20
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Crocus sativus
  • Mutation
  • Saffron
  • Stigma

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