Abstract
Undoubtedly, ornamental plants occupy a prominent place within horticulture due to the relevance of this group of plants to the global economy. In addition to the market around the cultivation and trade of ornamental plants, such plants are the research subject of many scientific groups around the world. [...]
Highlights
A considerable amount of plant scientists uses biotechnological tools to solve problems or acquire knowledge
Ornamental plants are the group of plants in which the application of biotechnology had a significant expression in the scientific world, with a positive and direct impact on the economy
Biotechnology can contribute to the preservation of biodiversity, assist in the creation of variability and on the selection of superior genotypes of importance for ornamental plants
Summary
A considerable amount of plant scientists uses biotechnological tools to solve problems or acquire knowledge. Among the strategies included in the biotechnological processes, stands out the development of genetic transformation methodologies associated with tissue culture techniques and the isolation and characterization of the genes of interest. These molecular techniques are important in the manipulation of living collections of genetic resources and the germplasm banks of main ornamental plants and others.
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