Articles
DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECT FOR INTRODUCING SAFFRON (CROCUS SATIVUS L.) AS AN ALTERNATIVE CROP IN OTHER MOROCCAN REGIONS
Article number
739_4
Pages
49 – 52
Language
English
Abstract
Moroccan saffron is mainly produced in the South, on a limited zone of about 600 ha.
In 2005, the National Institute of Agronomic Research, Morocco, carried out a study on trying saffron crop in some underprivileged regions under diverse environments, as way to propose alternative crop for the socio-economic development of rural area.
The preliminary results obtained during this first year are promoting.
In 2005, the National Institute of Agronomic Research, Morocco, carried out a study on trying saffron crop in some underprivileged regions under diverse environments, as way to propose alternative crop for the socio-economic development of rural area.
The preliminary results obtained during this first year are promoting.
Authors
M. Lage, C. Faiz, C.L. Cantrell
Keywords
new crops, spice
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