To revitalise the saffron farmers, Dr Allie is trying to breed hardier crocus plants. He uses a technique called mutation breeding in which the DNA of the plants is disrupted by exposing seeds to ...

What is Saffron (Kesar)? Saffron, scientifically known as Crocus sativus, is a precious spice derived from the vivid crimson stigmas of the saffron crocus flower. Each stigma is handpicked and ...