Somatic Embryogenesis in Crocus sativus L.

Sevindik B., YALÇIN MENDİ N. Y.

in: In Vitro Embryogenesis in Higher Plants, Germanà, Maria Antonietta, Lambardi, Maurizio, Editor, Springer Science+Business Media New Basic Books, New York, New York, pp.351-357, 2016

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Publisher: Springer Science+Business Media New Basic Books, New York
  • City: New York
  • Page Numbers: pp.351-357
  • Editors: Germanà, Maria Antonietta, Lambardi, Maurizio, Editor
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is one of the most important species in Crocus genus because of its effective usage. It is not only a very expensive spice, but it has also a big ornamental plant potential. Crocus species are propagated by corm and seed, and male sterility is the most important problem of this species. Hence, somatic embryogenesis can be regarded as a strategic tool for the multiplication of saffron plants. In this
chapter, the production of saffron corms via somatic embryogenesis is described.