Seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron (Crocus sativus L.)
Seasonal dynamics of total nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) were investigated in Crocus sativus L. over 12-month period. This study offers novel insights into the temporal patterns of carbohydrate storage and mobilization, emphasizing critical phases of reserve accumulation and depletion that are i...
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| author | Mzabri Ibtissam Boulida Zaineb Mesbahi Qamar Chkird Fadoua Alla Anass Arabi Mourad Kouddane Noureddine Berrichi Abdelbasset |
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| description | Seasonal dynamics of total nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) were investigated in Crocus sativus L. over 12-month period. This study offers novel insights into the temporal patterns of carbohydrate storage and mobilization, emphasizing critical phases of reserve accumulation and depletion that are integral to the plant’s growth and dormancy cycles. Monthly sampling was conducted, and NSC concentrations in storage organs were quantified. The results revealed a characteristic 'V'-shaped temporal profile, with peak NSC levels observed at the onset of the growth cycle (September) and at the beginning of the vegetative dormancy period (April) , while the lowest concentrations were recorded during the active vegetative phase (December– January). Qualitative analysis via thin layer chromatography (TLC) identified fructose, glucose, maltose, and xylose as the predominant carbohydrate reserves accumulated within the storage organs. Elucidation of these seasonal carbohydrate dynamics provides valuable information for optimizing cultivation strategies and enhancing saffron yield. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ca79a4c9c1c94b44bb7a9f7c39d830022025-08-20T03:21:12ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016320102210.1051/e3sconf/202563201022e3sconf_joe52025_01022Seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron (Crocus sativus L.)Mzabri Ibtissam0Boulida Zaineb1Mesbahi Qamar2Chkird Fadoua3Alla Anass4Arabi Mourad5Kouddane Noureddine6Berrichi Abdelbasset7Higher School of Education and Training, Mohammed First UniversityLaboratory for the Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First UniversityLaboratory for the Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First UniversityLaboratory for the Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First UniversityLaboratory for the Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First UniversityLaboratory for the Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First UniversityLaboratory for the Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First UniversityLaboratory for the Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First UniversitySeasonal dynamics of total nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) were investigated in Crocus sativus L. over 12-month period. This study offers novel insights into the temporal patterns of carbohydrate storage and mobilization, emphasizing critical phases of reserve accumulation and depletion that are integral to the plant’s growth and dormancy cycles. Monthly sampling was conducted, and NSC concentrations in storage organs were quantified. The results revealed a characteristic 'V'-shaped temporal profile, with peak NSC levels observed at the onset of the growth cycle (September) and at the beginning of the vegetative dormancy period (April) , while the lowest concentrations were recorded during the active vegetative phase (December– January). Qualitative analysis via thin layer chromatography (TLC) identified fructose, glucose, maltose, and xylose as the predominant carbohydrate reserves accumulated within the storage organs. Elucidation of these seasonal carbohydrate dynamics provides valuable information for optimizing cultivation strategies and enhancing saffron yield.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/32/e3sconf_joe52025_01022.pdfmother cormscontractile rootsnsccarbohydrate reservesthin layer chromatography |
| spellingShingle | Mzabri Ibtissam Boulida Zaineb Mesbahi Qamar Chkird Fadoua Alla Anass Arabi Mourad Kouddane Noureddine Berrichi Abdelbasset Seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) E3S Web of Conferences mother corms contractile roots nsc carbohydrate reserves thin layer chromatography |
| title | Seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) |
| title_full | Seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) |
| title_fullStr | Seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) |
| title_short | Seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) |
| title_sort | seasonal dynamics of non structural carbohydrates in the storage organs of saffron crocus sativus l |
| topic | mother corms contractile roots nsc carbohydrate reserves thin layer chromatography |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/32/e3sconf_joe52025_01022.pdf |
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