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Saffron Blooms Beyond Soil: A Thorough Review on Soilless Corm Production Strategies

Sree Hasthini V

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 553–561 · Published 23 Apr 2024

10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i44138

Abstract

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a highly valuable spice and medicinal plant known for its potent aromatic compounds. Due to its scarcity and susceptibility to various challenges, including adverse weather, soil conditions, and adulteration. There is a growing interest in soilless cultivation methods such as hydroponics to enhance saffron production. This article discusses the potential benefits of soilless cultivation, the structure for cultivating corms in hydroponic systems, the choice of growing media, nutrient solutions, electrical conductivity (EC), pH, and environmental conditions, including light spectrum modulation, to optimize saffron corm production.

Corm production hydroponics Saffron soil less cultivation

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