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In Himachal Pradesh-Saffron to make farmers prosperous

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Title In Himachal Pradesh-Saffron to make farmers prosperous
 
Creator Singh, M K
Kumar, Rakesh
Devi, K
Sharma, Madhu
Ahuja, Paramvir Singh
 
Subject Plant sciences
 
Description Saffron is most expensive spice of the world. The spice is derived from stigma. About 85 species of genus Crocus are distributed worldwide but only C. sativus has received some attention and is cultivated in several countries. Since time immemorial, stigmas of saffron have been valued for its exotic flavour, bitter taste and colour. Some of its components have cytotoxic, anti carcinogenic and anti tumor properties. The area under this spice is less but its demand in international market is increasing.
 
Date 2012
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://ihbt.csircentral.net/1356/1/119__In_Himachal_%2D_Saffron_Indian_Hort.pdf
Singh, M K and Kumar, Rakesh and Devi, K and Sharma, Madhu and Ahuja, Paramvir Singh (2012) In Himachal Pradesh-Saffron to make farmers prosperous. The Journal of Indian Horticulture .
 
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