Abstract:Saffron (dried stigmas of Crocus sativus) is an aromatic crop belonging to Iridaceae family. The microorganisms in soil are main factors affecting the production and quality of Crocus sativus. We have studied the microbial relationships between Saffron rhizosphere and quality indices of Crocus sativus (crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal) using a Metagenomic approach. It was found that despite the similar climatic conditions, the quality of Saffron in a region is higher than other regions. This can be related to… Show more
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