Tissue Culture Protocol for Mass Production of Quality Corms of Saffron

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Implementing Organization

Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT)

About

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), the most expensive spice on earth belongs to family, Iridaceae. It is popularly known as the 'Golden Condiment' or the 'Red Gold'. The spice is highly prized for its aroma, flavour and colour and has tremendous commercial value in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry. Although, saffron from Kashmir in India is considered to be of best quality, it accounts for only 3% of the global trade.

Outcome / Output

Produces large number of disease-free and quality corms of saffron throughout the year, The method is a season independent process, The method is up-scalable and eliminates need for flowering sized corms as starting material

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Thrust Areas

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus Area

Production of Saffron Corms

Status

completed

Contact

director@ihbt.res.in

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