ISHS Acta Horticulturae 650: I International Symposium on Saffron Biology and Biotechnology
BIOLOGY OF CROCUS OLIVIERI SUBSP. OLIVIERI |
| Authors: | H. Vurdu, K. Güney, F.F. Çiçek |
| Keywords: | ex-situ, seed germination, seed viability |
| Abstract:
Phenological periods and morphological characteristics of Crocus olivieri subsp. olivieri have been determined by observations in the sampling area. The changes in morphometric characteristics of this species for a period of 5 months from flowering to leaf disappearing have been recorded. The corm germination is achieved in 50±18 days under indoor conditions. 1000 seed weight has been determined as 6.819 g and the viability of seeds ranged from 89 to 96 percent. Different seed germination procedures were tested. Among these, seeds kept in distilled water for 1-10 days showed to be the suitable for the seed germination. Germination of the seeds started 154-179 days after sowing. As a result, the cultivation of this species could be done commercially by using corms and seeds. | |
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