Composition of the corms and foliage of saffron crocus crocus sativus with particular reference to starch quality and content in corms
Farooq, S.; Koul, K.K.; Chrungoo, N.K.
Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 6(2): 485-489
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0250-9768
Accession: 005023787
The results justify the use of foliage as fodder. The corms are a rich source of starch. Characteristics of the starch are described. Possibilities of the commercial utilization of starch obtained from corms are discussed.
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