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- Title
FLORICULTURE IN KOREA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH.
- Authors
CANTOR, Maria; Hyang Young JOUNG; CHO, H. R.; PARK, S. K.; BUTA, Erzsebet
- Abstract
Korea has a rich history of floricultural practices and innovations with a long tradition of research and development, some of the notable accomplishments include the breeding and genetic improvement of flowers. The floriculture industry in Korea has developed since the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988 (Hyang Young Joung et al., 2003). Flower consumption greatly differs from one country to another, depending on the economic potential, on the mentality and life style of people, but not only on these. Regarding the consumption of the floral production the cut flowers occupy 45% of the overall ornamental crop production. Potted plants come next with 35%, followed by bedding flowers 8%, ornamental trees 6 %, flowering trees 4% and others flowers with 2%. The main cut flowers are Rose, Chrysanthemum, Lilium, Carnation, Gypsophila, Gerbera, Freesia and Gladiolus. In Korea, the most popular are cut flowers for celebration (Orchids: 53%) and for decoration are the Potted Plants in 47%. Most varieties planted in Korea, come from abroad except cacti. Korea importing a lot of flowers from Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand, China, Japan, and USA (Hyang Young Joung et al., 2001). In the last period is a tendency for increase the export of flowers in Japan, China, USA, Netherlands, Canada, Taiwan and Hong Kong. This increase is due to the diversity of the assortment of flowers offered to the public. The research concerning to improve the diversification of the flower assortment with increased biological resistance and with high potential in productivity, is one of the main goal of the researchers from NHRI. In the same time one will have to apply the modern breeding techniques (genetic engineering). Colorful flowers and their adaptability to the Korean environment are the main targets for the breeding programs. The improvement of the quality of cut flowers for export may also be considered as a target for the breeding program in the future. The researchers from Floricultural Department of USAMV Cluj together with the researchers from NHRI Suwon, Korea develop a partnership for improving and exchanges of floral assortment and breeding technology.
- Subjects
KOREA; FLORICULTURE industry; FLOWERS; RESEARCH; HORTICULTURAL products; POTTED plants
- Publication
Bulletin of the University of Agricultural Sciences & Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 2008, Vol 65, Issue 1, p485
- ISSN
1843-5254
- Publication type
Article