An EST database from saffron stigmas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Saffron (<it>Crocus sativus </it>L., Iridaceae) flowers have been used as a spice and medicinal plant ever since the Greek-Minoan civilization. The edible part – the stigmas – are commonly considered the most expensive sp...

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Main Authors: Chiusano Maria Luisa, Pizzichini Daniele, D'Agostino Nunzio, Giuliano Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/7/53