The complex juvenile/maturity transition during a plant's life cycle includes growth,
reproduction, and senescence of its fundamental organs: leaves, flowers, and fruits. Growth …

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

Flowers are highly complex organs that have evolved to enhance the reproductive success
of angiosperms. As a key component of flowers, petals play a vital role in attracting …

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

Leaf senescence is a very important trait that limits yield and biomass accumulation of
agronomic crops and reduces post-harvest performance and the nutritional value of …

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 …

Organ senescence is an important developmental process in plants that enables recycling of
nutrients, such as nitrogen, to maximize reproductive success. Nitrogen is the mineral …

With a basis in human appreciation of beauty and aesthetic values, the new era of
ornamental crops is based on implementing innovative technologies and transforming …

The edible flowers are well known for their food, sensory, and nutritional attributes, as well
as a wealth of natural phytochemicals, including secondary metabolites, essential oils, and …

The ornamental horticulture industry is a highly dynamic and rapidly changing market.
Constant development of novel cultivars with elite traits is essential to sustain …