Micropropagation Protocol for Saffron Corm Production

Cost effective protocol for production of saffron corms through tissue culture. These corms are then maintained under controlled conditions for developing them into commercial size corms.

The developed micropropagation protocol enables large-scale, disease-free production of saffron corms under controlled conditions, ensuring uniform planting material for commercial cultivation. This technology can be effectively applied in agri-startups, and tissue culture labs to support year-round multiplication, reduce dependency on seasonal corm availability, and enhance productivity and quality in saffron farming.

• Season independent and simple techniques.
• Produces disease-free and pathogen-free planting material, improving crop health.
• Scalable for commercial production, supporting agribusiness and export potential.
• A cost-effective and season-independent tissue culture technology for rapid, large-scale production of disease-free saffron corms, ensuring uniform, high-quality planting material for enhanced commercial cultivation.