Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry

Abstract

Technological advances have played a critical role in the production of flower crops, enabling farmers to maximize yields and reduce losses while also improving the quality of flowers. These advances have included the development of new breeding techniques, such as molecular marker-assisted breeding, and the use of modern technologies like high-throughput phenotyping to identify and select superior cultivars. In addition, precision farming techniques, such as the use of sensors and remote monitoring systems, have made it possible to closely monitor crop growth and optimize inputs like water and fertilizer, leading to higher yields and improved resource efficiency. Advancements in biotechnology have also resulted in the development of transgenic plants that are resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and improving plant health. Modern molecular genetic tools, particularly genome editing with CRISPR/Cas9 nucleases, are emerging in addition to conventional approaches of investigating these plants. Furthermore, the use of novel growing systems, such as hydroponics and vertical farming, has allowed for year-round flower production in controlled environments, mitigating the challenges associated with seasonal changes and climate variability. These innovations have also made it possible to produce high-quality flowers in urban areas, bringing fresh blooms closer to consumers. Overall, technological advances in flower crops have revolutionized the floriculture industry, enabling growers to produce high-quality flowers in a more sustainable and efficient manner. These advancements have not only improved the productivity and profitability of flower farming but have also contributed to the conservation of natural resources and the protection of the environment.

Shattering the glass ceiling for women in gardening and landscaping: a mini-review

“…These, together with the Internet of Things (IoT), have changed data collection and analysis, enabling an overall improved communication between sensors and devices through networks in green areas. The ability to control important parameters such as humidity, temperature, and light levels has shaped a new method of smart farming and cultivation (Wani et al, 2023). In a reality exposed to often uncontrollable and harsh environmental conditions, and demanding physical labor, it is understandable that these factors may have prevented many women from joining gardening practices.…”

Plant Responses to Global Climate Change and Urbanization: Implications for Sustainable Urban Landscapes

“…Ornamental plants offer a multitude of ecosystem services crucial for the well-being of the population. They play a significant role in fostering and preserving biodiversity [4], while also enhancing the aesthetic appeal of both indoor and outdoor environments [5][6][7]. Urban green areas, in particular, represent a unique and valuable reservoir of biological diversity [8].…”

Enhancing Flower Color Diversity in Chrysanthemum cv. “Candid” through Ethyl Methane Sulfonate Mutagenesis: A Promising Approach for Ornamental Crop Improvement

“…One of the most widely produced flowers in the world for commercial purposes, the Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema × grandiflorum) is a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae). The ability to assess novel genetic composition and generate novel, superior cultivars in ornamental crops is mostly reliant on the wide range of genetic variation present in a population. − As a result, modern growers are continually on the lookout for new flower/chrysanthemum cultivars to offer to the market, as the demand and need for unique qualities are constant in the chrysanthemum industry. , Due to a high degree of heterozygosity and self-incompatibility, as well as parental ploidy differences, typical hybridization methods are not flexible in chrysanthemum. − Many ornamental crops have small and shrinking gene pools, making it difficult to produce acceptable recombinants. This necessitates tapping into other diversity reservoirs. , Plant cells are totipotent and can regenerate into calli, tissues, organs, and whole plants, making in vitro tissue culture an applicable and beneficial method for mutagenesis investigations to establish novel variations. − The resulting genetic diversity can be used immediately to create new varieties, which can speed up breeding processes .…”

“…These include flower characteristics (color, size, phenotype, odor, longevity), leaf characteristics (shape, dimensions, pigment formation, chimaera), growth characteristics (dwarf or trailing), and physiological characteristics (flowering time, photoperiodic response, tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses) . For this reason, it is crucial to the floriculture industry to develop new flower colors, as this is the attribute that attracts buyers the most. ,, The difficulty of mutation breeding is that, in the chimeric tissue, altered cells are present together with normal cells, which makes the process of developing new cultivars more complicated and expensive than it would be otherwise. Subsequent cell division places mutant cells in a state of competition with their normal neighbors (diplontic selection).…”