Artificial olfaction, ie, e‐nose, plays a critical function in robotics by mimicking the human
olfactory organ that can recognize different smells that correlate with a range of fields …

This paper gives a review of the recent developments in deep learning and unsupervised
feature learning for time-series problems. While these techniques have shown promise for …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has been an important subject of interest for research teams in
the past two decades because of its various biological properties. Chemical analysis has …

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world and it is necessary to develop efficient
extraction methods for separation of its bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is an autumnal flowering geophite whose dried stigmas, well
known for their aromatic and colouring power, have been used since immemorial time as a …

Crocus sativus L. has been cultivated throughout history to obtain its flowers, whose dried
stigmas give rise to the spice known as saffron. Crocetin esters, picrocrocin, and safranal are …

Saffron is the commercial name of the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L. flower. Due to the
high cost of saffron, adulteration sometimes occurs in the local market. In this study, the …

Quality assurance has always been an important issue in the production and utilization of
medicinal and aromatic plants. Most medicinal plants have aromatic characteristics due to …

Background The growing concerns about food quality and safety among consumers have
increased the need for food authentication, which can be a powerful tool to combat different …

Saffron is derived from the stigmas of the flower Crocus sativus L. The drying process is the
most important post-harvest step for converting C. sativus stigmas into saffron. The aim of …