Genetic engineering technique offers myriads of applications in improvement of horticultural
crops for biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and produce quality enhancement. During last …

Globally, agriculture accounts for 80–90% of all freshwater used by humans, and most of
that is in crop production. In many areas, this water use is unsustainable; water supplies are …

Incessant development and introduction of novel cultivars with improved floral attributes are
vital in the dynamic ornamental industry. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a …

Develo** new ornamental cultivars with improved floral attributes is a major goal in
floriculture. Biotechnological approach together with classical breeding methods has been …

The global flower industry thrives on novelty. Genetic engineering is providing a valuable
means of expanding the floriculture gene pool so promoting the generation of new …

Cut flower markets are develo** in many countries as the international demand for cut
flowers is rapidly growing. Develo** new varieties with modified characteristics is an …

First discovered as fungal metabolites, the gibberellins were recognised as plant hormones
over 50 years ago. They regulate reproductive development in all vascular plants, while their …

Members of the Chrysanthemum-complex include important floricultural (cut-flower) and
ornamental (pot and garden) crops, as well as plants of culinary, medicinal and (ethno) …

Simple Summary Chrysanthemums are the second most important floricultural (cut-flower)
crop after roses. A very well-studied topic, in vitro propagation of Chrysanthemums is making …

The market of ornamental plants is extremely competitive, and for many species genetic
engineering can be used to introduce original traits of high commercial interest. However …