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Summer Weed Management Strategies for Saffron Crocus in the Northeastern United States
HortTechnologySaffron is an extremely high-value spice made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). The saffron crocus flowers in the fall, grows vegetatively during the winter and spring, and is dormant during the summer.
Rahmatallah Gheshm, Rebecca Nelson Brown
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Factors affecting the price of saffron )using the Hedonic pricing and artificial neural network model) [PDF]
Zirā̒at va Fanāvarī-i Za̒farān, 2018 Saffron, a valuable agricultural product in the national and international level is valued by consumers in different ways and the price paid for it depends on different factors. Identifying these factors can be helpful to marketing saffron with the price
Arash Dourandish +2 more
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Scientific Reports, 2022 Saffron Crocus sativus L. (C. sativus) is a flower from the iridaceous family. Crocin, saffron’s major constituent, and saffron have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities.
M. Salem +3 more
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Use of predictive tools for the analysis of bioactive compounds in Crocus sativus L. flowers
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract BACKGROUND Crocus sativus L. (saffron) flowers have high bioactive potential because of their content of crocins, safranal and phenolic compounds. The development of predictive models based on near‐infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and partial least squares regression to estimate the antioxidant capacity of saffron flower, evaluated using oxygen ...
Manuel Piqueras‐García +4 more
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Utilization of saffron (Crocus Stativus) for pasta fortification
, 2020 Saffron is known for the most expensive spice. It is used as an fabric dye and more particularly in China and India. My intention for my this research is for the health benefits that saffron causes.
Ibrahimi, Erblina
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Using art history to explore society's changing connections with agriculture
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Food insecurity is a looming challenge that especially affects those least fortunate. Consumer food choices have a substantial impact on the sustainability of current food systems. Here, we use art as a lens through which to consider our contemporary and historical relationship to one of the world's most crucial crops, the potato, in the context of the
Edward F. Hill‐King +2 more
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The History of Saffron in China: From Its Origin to Applications
Chinese Medicine and Culture, 2021 Saffron (Stigma Croci) is an autumn-flowering perennial plant, and its use has a history of over 3500 years. Saffron has often been considered as the costliest medicinal plant, a premium spice, and the best dye with a golden yellowish color.
Rong-Chen Dai +2 more
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Italian National Conference on Sensors, 2022 The world population is on the rise, which demands higher food production. The reduction in the amount of land under cultivation due to urbanization makes this more challenging.
Kanwalpreet Kour +7 more
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The Yale Journal of Biology and MedicineDepression is a significant mental health challenge globally. While traditional antidepressants are effective, they often have unwanted side effects. Saffron, a natural spice derived from Crocus sativus L., has emerged as a potential alternative therapy ...
Satendra Chauhan +5 more
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Nutrients, 2022 Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a spice used worldwide as a colouring and flavouring agent. Saffron is also a source of multiple bioactive constituents with potential health benefits. Notably, saffron displays consistent beneficial effects against a range
Débora Cerdá-Bernad +11 more
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