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Global experience in the commercial cultivation of peony flowers: 30 years of research and development
https://doi.org/10.31676/0235-2591-2023-24-34
Abstract
Herbaceous peony is an ancient ornamental and medicinal crop, cultivated for thousands of years in China and Japan. Numerous varieties are popular garden plants in different continents and countries, and recently peony has gained a new reputation as cut flowers. Only in Europe, in last 30 years, trade in cut peony has increased 50-fold. This demand has led to biological research and the development of production technologies. Today, more than 25 countries produce cut peony flowers, with primary markets in Europe, Asia and the USA. However, several factors still restrict peony production - challenges in mass propagation, a complicated flowering physiology, and postharvest handling. Here we summarize the contribution of research in plant physiology to the development of new technologies of peony production and flowering. Further research of molecular and biochemical mechanisms, breeding of new cultivars will contribute to the further development of peony industry. Biotechnological applications and long-term postharvest technologies will facilitate creation of Global Peony Chain for successful marketing of this flower.
Supporting agencies: The results of the peony research and commercial development ensued from the long-term collaboration with companies, scientists, growers, and students. We would like to express our gratitude to the late Prof. A. Halevy, M. Cohen (Israel), J. Dole (USA), A. Kelina and A. Reut (Russia), and many other colleagues throughout the world for a fruitful partnership in peony projects. Special thanks go to Dr. Josef Malyar for his advice and editing of this paper.
About the Authors
R. Kamenetsky-Goldstein
Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Institute of Plant Sciences
Israel
Israel
R. Kamenetsky-Goldstein, PhD (Biol.), Senior Scientist, Professor
Yu. Xiaonan
College of Landscape Architecture, Beijing Forestry University
China
China
Xiaonan Y, PhD (Biol.), Senior Scientist, Professor
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Kamenetsky-Goldstein R., Xiaonan Yu. Global experience in the commercial cultivation of peony flowers: 30 years of research and development. Horticulture and viticulture. 2023;(1):24-34. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31676/0235-2591-2023-24-34
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