Arab News highlighted our scientific contributions at KAUST toward scaling up "red gold" (saffron) cultivation across the Kingdom

29 June, 2026

Aran News recently highlighted our scientific contributions at KAUST toward scaling up "red gold" (saffron) cultivation across the Kingdom, specifically in regions like AlUla, Tabuk, and Al-Baha.🌱🪻

Cultivating delicate saffron (Crocus sativus) in our challenging desert climate presents serious biological and agronomic hurdles. Our team is leveraging advanced biotechnology to overcome these obstacles.

By applying MiZax (our lab's plant growth-promoting biostimulants), we have achieved remarkable results:
  • 🚀 Boosted plant growth and increased stigma biomass.
  • 📈 Maximized accumulation of key bioactive compounds.
  • ✨ Directly improved yields, quality, and nutritional value.