Articles
Thirty years for geophyte production in changing climate: where science meets technology
Article number
1435_1
Pages
1 – 8
Language
English
Abstract
Efficient horticulture, based on the quality of plant material, new and improved varieties, and technological innovations, is the most active sector of agriculture.
New insights and evolving production technologies increase revenue, reduce costs, and develop new market niches.
Climate control and electric solutions in greenhouses, systems for heating and cooling, soilless production, automation, and robotics – this is just a short list of new technological developments in horticulture that are already in use in various countries.
In geophytes, the contribution of research in plant physiology and developmental mechanisms for advancing new technologies is especially important due to their complicated life cycle and environmental requirements.
Flowering programming for cut flowers and potted plants requires an in-depth understanding and precise regulation of all stages of florogenesis.
For bulb production, precision agriculture and biocontrol are essential.
Recent developments in the global industry of cut flower production and flowering advancement in warm regions present an example of strong collaboration between science and technological innovations.
Implementing the expanded knowledge in plant biology, we can produce quality flowers off-season for special market niches.
New insights and evolving production technologies increase revenue, reduce costs, and develop new market niches.
Climate control and electric solutions in greenhouses, systems for heating and cooling, soilless production, automation, and robotics – this is just a short list of new technological developments in horticulture that are already in use in various countries.
In geophytes, the contribution of research in plant physiology and developmental mechanisms for advancing new technologies is especially important due to their complicated life cycle and environmental requirements.
Flowering programming for cut flowers and potted plants requires an in-depth understanding and precise regulation of all stages of florogenesis.
For bulb production, precision agriculture and biocontrol are essential.
Recent developments in the global industry of cut flower production and flowering advancement in warm regions present an example of strong collaboration between science and technological innovations.
Implementing the expanded knowledge in plant biology, we can produce quality flowers off-season for special market niches.
Authors
R. Kamenetsky-Goldstein
Keywords
applied research, flower bulbs, sustainable agriculture
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