title: Somatic Embryogenesis in Crocus sativus L.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Çukurova, Sarıçam, Balcalı, Adana, 01130, Turkey.
authors.forename: Basar
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sevindik
authors.affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Çukurova, Sarıçam, Balcalı, Adana, 01130, Turkey. ymendi@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Yesim Yalcin
authors.initials: YY
authors.lastname: Mendi
mesh_terms: D002338:Carotenoids / Q000378:metabolism; D027622:Crocus / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development*; D035264:Flowers / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development*; D005638:Fruit / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development; D018525:Germination / Q000235:genetics; D063245:Plant Development / Q000235:genetics; D058439:Plant Somatic Embryogenesis Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D030821:Plants, Genetically Modified / Q000235:genetics; D046509:Tissue Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D002338:Carotenoids
keywords: Crocus sativus L; Ornamental saffron; Somatic embryo genesis; Tissue culture