The Declining Yield of Saffron in Kashmir-Can Environmental Changes Be Held Responsible: An Opinion by Eajaz Ahmad Dar*, Mehdi M, Mushtaq Ahmad and Raies Ahmad Bhat in Environmental Analysis & Ecology Studies
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. Kang posh, the flowers of Saffron is a symbol of freshness and purity and the stigma-the female reproductive part is the main economic product. Kashmir is known as the valley of flowers. Among different types of flowers grown here, saffron has got a unique importance and utility. Historically, the cultivation of saffron started before three or four centuries in Arabia and Spain. After that, its cultivation spread in Iran, Sweden and India. Presently, saffron cultivation is a great commercial activity. This activity is also known as "Golden Zest" in Indian agriculture
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