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Challenges of climate change

Omics-based biology of saffron plants and organic agricultural biotechnology for sustainable saffron production

Pages 97-105 | Received 27 Nov 2013, Accepted 02 Jun 2014, Published online: 09 Jul 2014

Figures & data

Figure 1. The figure shows a sharp decline in saffron area, production and productivity between 1997 and 2006 (decade), and revival since 2010 on account of National Saffron Mission.

Figure 1. The figure shows a sharp decline in saffron area, production and productivity between 1997 and 2006 (decade), and revival since 2010 on account of National Saffron Mission.

Figure 2. Components of ‘Climate’ interact to create optimal plant growth conditions for Saffron; while their disturbance upsets growth and development, and lowers productivity.

Figure 2. Components of ‘Climate’ interact to create optimal plant growth conditions for Saffron; while their disturbance upsets growth and development, and lowers productivity.

Figure 3. Biotechnological approaches for building resilience and mitigating the negative effect of stresses imposed by climate change.

Figure 3. Biotechnological approaches for building resilience and mitigating the negative effect of stresses imposed by climate change.

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