In collaboration Iranian Medicinal Plants Society
Research Paper Agriculture
A Comprehensive Look at Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.)

Alireza Koocheki; Seyyed Mohammad Seyyedi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , August 2016, Pages 75-91

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.17359

Abstract
  Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is an annual plant from a biological aspect, but it has a perennial cycle in the field conditions. Cytological impairments such as triploid and self-incompatibility mechanisms are considered as the most important reasons for male-sterility in saffron. Therefore, saffron reproduction ...  Read More

Research Paper Other subject about saffron
The Effects of Row Intercropping Ratios of Chickpea and Saffron on Their Quantitative Characteristics and Yield

Ghorban Ali Asadi; Surur Khorramdel; Mohammad Hasan Hatefi Farajian

Volume 4, Issue 2 , August 2016, Pages 93-103

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.17360

Abstract
  In order to study the effect of additive intercropping series of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) with saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on their growth criteria and yield, a field experiment was done based on a randomized complete block design with three replications at the Agricultural Research Station, Faculty ...  Read More

Research Paper Agriculture
The Effect of Soil and Foliar Application of Effective Microorganisms on Growth Characteristics of Saffron in the Presence of Chemical and Organic Fertilizers

Hasan Rivandi; Hamid Marvi; Matin Jami Moeini

Volume 4, Issue 2 , August 2016, Pages 105-117

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.17361

Abstract
  In order to investigate the effect of effective microorganism application method on saffron growth characteristics in the presence of chemical and organic fertilizers, a field experiment was conducted at Sheshtamad County during the growing season of 2013-2014. The experiment was carried out as split ...  Read More

Research Paper Other subject about saffron
Economic Analysis and Comparison of Technical Efficiency in Small and Large Saffron Farms of Khorasan Razavi Province

Toktam Mohtashami; Alireza Karbasi; Bahareh Zandi Dareh Gharibi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , August 2016, Pages 119-132

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.17362

Abstract
  The aim of this study is to perform an economic investigation of the use of various inputs in saffron production and to measure the efficiency of its production in small and large farms of the Khorasan Razavi province. The required data was collected from 170 questionnaires completed by saffron producers ...  Read More

Research Paper Economics and Marketing
The Effects of Saffron Economic Stability of Rural Residents in the Darbeghazi District City of Nishabur

Seyed Amir Mohamad Alavizade; Mahmood Reza Mirlotfi; Nazanin Naimabadi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , August 2016, Pages 133-142

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.17363

Abstract
  Agricultural sustainability is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of sustainable development. The main source of income for the residents of villages of the Khorasan Razavi province is based on agricultural and horticultural products especially sale of saffron. In this regard the turquoise shades ...  Read More

Research Paper Biotechnology and genetics
The Effect of Different Hormones on Callus Induction, Regeneration and Multiplication of Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.) Corms

Abbas Safarnejad; Seyedeh Bibi Leyla Alamdari; Hadi Darroudi; Marzieh Dalir

Volume 4, Issue 2 , August 2016, Pages 143-154

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.17364

Abstract
  Saffron (Crocus sativus; Iridaceae) is an important economic and medicinal crop in Iran. The saffron that is an herbaceous triploid geophyte is used mainly as a source of secondary metabolites having aromatic and medicinal value. The plant develops annually from buds on the mother corm – i.e. a ...  Read More

Research Paper Agriculture
Using Geostatistics for Zoning Areas Suitable for Saffron Cultivation in the Khorasan Razavi Province Based on Climatological Parameters

Mehdi Bashiri; Amir Salari

Volume 4, Issue 2 , August 2016, Pages 155-167

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.17365

Abstract
  Saffron is one of the most economical and highly valuable plant species in Iran. About 80 percent of the total export of saffron in the world originates in the Khorasan Razavi province. The demand for higher production, limitations of climatologicalresources, soil and waterhave caused the officials who ...  Read More