ISHS Acta Horticulturae 397: New Ornamental Crops and the Market for Floricultural Products
BREEDING BIOLOGY OF BANKSIA SPECIES FOR FLORICULTURE |
| Author: | M. Sedgley |
| Keywords: | Banksia, Proteaceae, breeding, selection, cut flowers |
| Abstract:
Banksia is an Australian genus with over 70 species. About ten of these are harvested for cut flower crops. Much material is collected from the wild, but increasingly species are cultivated to improve quality and reduce environmental damage. Cultivated species have large attractive terminal inflorescences on long stems, which are sold on both domestic and international markets. To assist in the cultivation of Banksia species, research into the reproductive biology of the genus is underway. A selection program has resulted in the identification of two superior cultivars so far. Selection and breeding are aimed at futher assistaing this new cut flower industry. | |
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