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CURRENT STATUS AND PERSPECTIVES OF BREEDING SEED PROPAGATED ORNAMENTALS
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272_1
Pages
17 – 22
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Abstract
The market demand for varieties of seed propagated ornamentals is rapidly changing.
From the needs of young plant raisers, growers, distributors and consumers, a product profile can be derived.
This product profile serves as a guideline for product development and is the basis for variety profiles.
From the needs of young plant raisers, growers, distributors and consumers, a product profile can be derived.
This product profile serves as a guideline for product development and is the basis for variety profiles.
Topic areas for future bedding plant breeding are the development of distinct varieties, having a high seed quality, being easy and reliable to be grown with a good field performance and uniform in all respects.
New technologies will be applied to realize breeding goals more successfully and efficiently.
Gene transfer, tissue culture and RFLP techniques offer new opportunities for the breeder of ornamentals.
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Authors
W.N.M. van Kester
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