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.
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