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Environmental Analysis & Ecology Studies

The Declining Yield of Saffron in Kashmir-Can Environmental Changes Be Held Responsible: An Opinion

  • Open or Close Eajaz Ahmad Dar1*, Mehdi M1, Mushtaq Ahmad2 and Raies Ahmad Bhat2

    1Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kargil, India

    2Mountain Agriculture Research & Extension station, Kargil, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, India

    *Corresponding author: Eajaz Ahmad Dar, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kargil, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir -191121, India

Submission: December 18, 2017;Published: February 19, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/EAES.2018.01.000508

ISSN: 2578-0336
Volume1 Issue2

Abstract

Jammu and Kashmir state situated between 32017’ to 360 58’N and 73026’ to 800 30’E, is one of the largest states of India, covering an area of 2,22,236km2. Saffron is one of the important niche crops of the state. Saffron (Crocus sativus) is the most expensive spice of the world and is regarded as the king of spices. Apart from Iran and Spain, Kashmir has the highest production of saffron. It is an important niche crop that is grown in the Pulwama district of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Saffron is known by several names-Zafran, Kesar, Kong, Kong Posh etc.

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