Effect of fertilizers on growth and productivity of saffron: a review

2023/01/04 by Hourani, W.
#article #fertilization #nutrient management #organoleptic properties #saffron #stigma yield

paper · doi:10.15159/ar.22.082

Abstract

Saffron management involves a systematic approach to nutrient management. Controlling the amount, form, combinations and timing of nutrients delivered to plants is a prerequisite for getting optimum yield and quality potential of saffron. Therefore, nutrient use efficiency and integrated nutrient management is a crucial tool for balanced fertilization and sustainable crop production. The impact and the need of organic and inorganic fertilization for saffron growth are discussed along with the possibilities of increasing qualitative and quantitative parameters by the integration of multiple fertilizers. The goal of this review is to give an overview of saffron nutrition management in order to maximize saffron growth and yield.

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