To evaluate how weather conditions affect the life cycle of a bulbous plant species, a methodology is proposed here using Crocus cambessedesii, a plant that is endemic to Mallorca and Menorca. Data from an experimental field study conducted from 2007 to 2013 in the south west of Mallorca is taken together with meteorological observations from Palma Airport, located about 10 km away from the sit...

This study exploited the application of pulsed electric field (PEF) on recovery polyphenols from aerial parts Sideritis scardica, tepals Crocus sativus, and fruits Vitis vinifera. Short pulses 10 μs in a period 1 ms were applied to plant material, while different intensities, 1.2 2.0 kV/cm tested optimize procedure. The content total polyphenolic profile extracts evaluated. Along with PEF sampl...

Abstract Saffron ( Crocus sativus L., Iridaceae) is a highly valued species in the food, medicinal, and nutraceutical industries as coloring, flavoring, therapeutic agent. Its productivity flower production vary depending on different factors, including fertilizer treatment. This study was conducted to evaluate effects of inorganic (NK) combined with organic matter plant densities well influenc...

Saffron is a spice obtained from the dried stigmas of the purple-flowered saffron crocus (Crocus sativus L.). The determination of the water content in saffron is very important in order to establish its microbiological stability and consequently to determine the commercial value. The average moisture content in dried saffron powder ranges between 10-12% causing a slow degradation of the produc...