Saffron Cultivation Now Possible in Bihar, Thanks to BAU Scientists

• Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) scientists have made saffron cultivation possible in Bihar using in vitro techniques.
• A team led by Vice-Chancellor Dr. D.R. Singh and researcher Dr. Anil Singh developed a new protocol for saffron cultivation in controlled environments.
• The Government of India's Patent Office has granted a patent for this innovative method, allowing cultivation in closed rooms at Kashmir-like temperatures.
• BAU will provide plant material and training to young and interested farmers, enabling year-round saffron production.
• This method significantly reduces the cultivation period to 90-110 days, offering substantial profit opportunities for Bihar's farmers.

Why It Matters: Bihar Agricultural University has patented a method for year-round saffron cultivation in Bihar, boosting farmer income.