Evaluating effects of corm circumference and storage temperatures on yield and yield components of saffron at different elevations

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2017

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International Society for Horticultural Science

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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess

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The study evaluated effects of corm circumference and storage temperatures on yield and yield components of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) at two elevations (Kırkhan and Yayladağı) during 2011 and 2012 in two separate experiments. The first experiment made use of saffron corms divided into three categories based on circumference: (i) large >8 cm, (ii) medium: 6-8 cm and (iii) small: 4-6 cm. The second experiment made use of large saffron corms stored at 4 and 25°C. Each of these corms were planted using three replications at Kırıkhan (100 m a.s.l.) and Yayladağı (678 m a.s.l.) districts using split plot in a randomized complete block design in three replicates. The maximum positive effects on yield and yield components was noted due to large corms at two locations. A significant decrease in number of days to flower was noted at lower elevations (Kırıkhan) whereas cold stored corms showed improved yield and had positive effects on all plant components with induction of early flowering.

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Altitude, Cold, Crocus sativus, Flowering, Large corm, Storage conditions

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Acta Horticulturae

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Q4

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1184

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