In collaboration Iranian Medicinal Plants Society
Research Paper Biotechnology and genetics
Study of genetic variation in some Iranian saffron accessions using molecular markers of RAPD and ISSR

Majid Shokrpour; Zeinab Abedi; Siamak Kalantari; Seyed Alireza Salami

Volume 4, Issue 4 , January 2017, Pages 257-265

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.38672

Abstract
  Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is one of the most valuable medicinal and spice herbs in the world. In spite of the ancient cultivation history in Iran, there are limited breeding studies on the plant due to its vegetative reproduction. In order to evaluation genetic diversity of Iranian saffron germplasm, ...  Read More

Research Paper Biotechnology and genetics
The Evaluation of Genetic Diversity in Some Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Samples of Iran Using RAPD Marker

Fereshteh Babaee; Zahra Tahmasebi; Hasan Feyzi; Arash Fazeli

Volume 4, Issue 4 , January 2017, Pages 267-277

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.39230

Abstract
  Iran is one of the important distribution centers of medicinal species, including plant saffron (Crocus sativus L.). The presence or absence of genetic diversity in common native and commercial cultivars of saffron of the country has always been one of the important questions for researchers of this ...  Read More

Research Paper Processing, food industry and biochemistry
Modelling the Chemical and Microbial Changes of Saffron Flower during Storage Using Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithm

Elham Azarpazhooh; Ahmad Ehtiati; Parvin Sharayei

Volume 4, Issue 4 , January 2017, Pages 279-289

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.38668

Abstract
  Saffron, as the most expensive agricultural and pharmaceutical product of the world, has a special value among plants. Since the Saffron harvesting period is short, its storage for later processing requires understanding the most effective factors affecting the quality of saffron and its deterioration. ...  Read More

Research Paper Processing, food industry and biochemistry
Identification of Apo- Carotenoids' Crocin and Crocetin Isomers in Saffron Crude Extracts by HPLC Coupled to Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization and High Resolution Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry

Noraddin Hosseinpour azad; Ghorban Ali Nematzadeh; Giovanni Giuliano; Gholam Ali Ranjbar; Ahad Yamchi

Volume 4, Issue 4 , January 2017, Pages 291-300

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.38670

Abstract
  The main metabolites in saffron are the Apo- carotenoids’ Crocin and Crocetin. Color intensity and quality of saffron mostly depend on the presence of Crocins that are glycosylated steric form of Crocetin by glycosyltransferase enzyme. The aim of this study is the characterization of these metabolites ...  Read More

Research Paper Other subject about saffron
Effect of saffron petal extract on retention quality of fresh-cut watermelon cubes

hamed kaveh

Volume 4, Issue 4 , January 2017, Pages 301-312

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.38667

Abstract
  Saffron is considered as a valuable produce by producers and traders. Unfortunately, the use of its floral by products like petal which have proven to be antioxidant, antimicrobial and nutritional value is limited. In order to investigate the application of saffron petal extracts as an ameliorative on ...  Read More

Research Paper
A Comparative Study of information searching behavior of elite saffron farmers with that of normal saffron farmers in South Khorasan province

somaye zadehrahim; iraj radad; hassan behzadi

Volume 4, Issue 4 , January 2017, Pages 313-334

https://doi.org/10.22048/jsat.2016.39560

Abstract
  Saffron is one of export products which has a competitive advantage in Iran and saffron farmers need proper information in order to improve the quality of their agricultural performance. Thus, addressing and identification of their information behavior components, sources, and strategies as well as the ...  Read More