3. ornamental plant breeding
improved variety traits, notably color, form, size, number of flowers,
flower vase life, repeat blooming, disease resistance, nutrient uptake
capacity and growth habit.
resistant to low temperatures, diseases or drought and contributes
to saving water and energy
Challenges: 1.development of "new ornamentals”
2. high seed and seedling quality
Breeding ornamental flower : Blue carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)