Rose breeding: history, achievements, modern strategy

• Main Authors: O.L. Rubtsova, B.I. Chizhankova, R.V. Boyko
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: NAS of Ukraine, M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden 2015-06-01
• Series: Інтродукція Рослин
• Subjects: Rosa L.; breeding; morphological and biological features; permanent flowering capacity
• Online Access: http://plantintroduction.org/index.php/pi/article/view/206

Results of the conducted research have shown that morphological features of roses (quantity of petals, shape and colour of a flower, quantity of flowers per inflorescence, inflorescence form and plant’s mien) and flowering period have changed significantly because of long-term cultivation and breeding. Further rose breeding activity should be aimed at improving biological features: winter, drought, diseases and pest resistance. With this aim, it is necessary to expand the use of genetic resources provided by wild species, which are one of the most important components of biodiversity