Saffron needs low water with very high economic value
Currently, the area under saffron cultivation in South Khorasan is 16,253 hectares Of this amount, 63 tons of dry saffron was harvested last year.
Few people have not heard of saffron, because this is a royal plant. Other Iranian dishes give traditional dishes a beautiful color and glaze. Saffron is a plant with amazing properties and a world of beautiful aromas, flavors and colors.
Saffron is one of the most valuable sausages in Iran Which has fascinated the world with its pleasant color and aroma and pleasant taste ,
Saffron has been cultivated in Iran since ancient times and Iran is considered to be the origin of this plant.
Iran is currently the world’s largest producer of saffron. Also, saffron is produced due to the special weather conditions in the country It has the highest quality in Iran.
Saffron as a valuable plant and compatible canvas in Khorasan region It is one of the most important exports of agricultural products in the country.
Mohsen Pouyan, director of the Jihad University of South Khorasan Medicinal Plants Research Complex, said:
In recent years and continuous droughts and reduced crop yields High water requirement increases saffron growth as a result It is a plant with low water requirements, especially in South Khorasan province.
He stated:
Despite the relatively low water requirement of saffron, Applying moisture stress directly reduces the performance of the dry material And especially the economic performance of saffron.
Pouyan clarified:
Lack of soil moisture is one of the most important factors in reducing saffron yield And the growth of the roots of this plant is also strongly affected by moisture conditions and soil factors. Therefore, although saffron is a plant resistant to dehydration But it should not be in a state of drought stress.
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