Aim of study: Comparison saffron flowering between open field and controlled environment. Possibility transplanting.Area University Birjand (Iran)Material methods: In a first experiment, yield quality produced by traditional production system (TPS) soilless one (SPS) were compared. second the effects method, direct planting (DP) or transplanting plant (TP) in studied.Main results: Percentage co...

A saffron extract-based beverage (SEBB) was formulated and characterized based on its sensory attributes health benefits. The main bioactive compounds of extract (crocin safranal) were quantified. Three formulations SEBB prepared the sucrose concentration: 1 contained 65 g per 500 ml, 2 17.5 g, 3 79.5 g. most desired by consumers then subjected to biochemical analysis evaluate antioxidative eff...

The main goal of this study is to propose saffron as a sustainable substitute crop with high added value in some Moroccan agricultural areas with low and erratic rainfalls for their socio-economical development. The quality of the saffron spice crop produced under different Moroccan environments has to be evaluated prior to recommendation for commercial production. For this purpose, saffron was...

Considering the global popularity and also the various biological and medicinal properties of saffron, this study was conducted to assess the influence of its aqueous extracts administration on blood pressure, pressure-rate product (PRP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) indices of rat. Animals were divided to control (CTL), SAF50, SAF100, and SAF200 groups that orally received tap water, aqueous ext...