African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
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  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
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Distribution, chemical composition and medicinal importance of saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

Sabbi Jan*
  • Sabbi Jan*
  • Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, 190 006, J&K, India.
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Aijaz A. Wani
  • Aijaz A. Wani
  • Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, 190 006, J&K, India.
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Azra N. Kamili
  • Azra N. Kamili
  • Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir 190 006, J&K, India.
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Mahpara Kashtwari
  • Mahpara Kashtwari
  • Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, 190 006, J&K, India.
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  •  Received: 18 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 27 November 2014
  •  Published: 31 December 2014

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