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Effects of Planting Dates and Genotypes on Yield of Saffron
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Alireza Pazoki *   , Mohammad Karaminejad , Alireza Foladi Targhi |
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| Based on the study of the effects of planting date and genotypes on some agronomics characters of saffron ( Crocus sativus L.), a field experiment was carried out as split plots on the basis of randomized compelet blocks designed in 4 replications in 2009 at Natanz region. Planting date in 4 levels: May 5, June 5, July 6, August 6 as main factors, and saffron genotypes in 2 Levels: Esfahan and Ghaen as sub-factors. Result of variance of analysis indicated that, the simple effect of planting date and genotypes had a significant effect on all experimental traits however, interaction effects were not significant. Overall comparison of planting effect showed that, the maximum of dried yield (Stigma & Style) and flower yield with 5.525 and 38.07 Kg/ha conducted in May 5. Isfahan genotype had the best results in all experimental characters in Ghaen region, and produced a maximum of dried stigma and style (5.537 Kg/ha) and dried flower (37.81 Kg/ha). Delay in planting date reduced all experimental traits .As a conclusion, Esfahan genotype had better conditions than Ghaen. |
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| Keywords: Saffron, Planting date, Ecotype, Yield, Agronomic traits. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Crop Physiology
Received: 2014/05/18 | Accepted: 2014/05/18 | Published: 2014/05/18
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