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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (12): 100-106.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb18010046

Special Issue: 生物技术

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Tissue Culture of Crocus Sativus L.: Research Progress

  

  • Received:2018-01-08 Revised:2019-04-09 Accepted:2018-10-17 Online:2019-04-26 Published:2019-04-26

Abstract: The paper aims to study the ways of artificial breeding of saffron, we review the research progress on tissue culture of saffron in China and abroad for more than 30 years. It is found that the formation of small bulbs or intact plant could be induced by using different explants, but the induction period is long and the induction rate is low, so no large-scale industrial production is reported. Therefore, in the future, we should focus on how to shorten the induction period, increase the rate of induction and proliferation, and accelerate the process of the large bulb cultivation. In addition, the research should be carried on the tissue culture of flower organs and ovary, the improvement of induction rate of stigma-like structure, and the large-scale culture of cell culture should also be strengthened to promote the scale development of the production of secondary metabolites. The paper summarized the research progress on achievements of tissue culture of saffron, and the future prospects of its in order to provide reference for large scale propagation and industrial production of saffron in China.