Researches on new flower species development

Development of new flower species

Development of production technology for high-quality flowers

Development of flower cultivation technology and testing for disease elimination

Performance

1.Gerbera

• Developing new cultivars (318 mating combinations under cultivation
• 6 cultivars registered including Saebom and Songsongi

2. Phalaenopsis

• Developed a new production system for the seedbed of Phalaenopsis hybrids; Patent pending, Technology transfer to two farmers in Jinju and Gimhae
• Collecting good genetic sources of more than 120 species including 9 aromatic orchids
• Cross breeding of more than 20 combinations a year with a good hybrid selection since 2001
• Research funds acquired : 340 million won (2000 to 2004)

3. Rose

• Studies on nutrient absorption properties in rose hydroponics. Nutrient solution ratio of NO3-: NH4+ (30:70) resulted in 25% increase to
• 162,547 flowers/10a in 16 species including HT roses.. Ratio of 2.0 in calcium and potassium increased by 25% to 78,100 flowers/10a in 11 HP species

Future plan

• New species development; Gerbera, Rose, Phalaenopsis, Easter Lily
• Development of Gypsophila paniculate varieties to be well adapted to the southern region even in winter time.
• Research on rose nutricultures and nutrient uptakes and the recyling of waste rockwool
• Buildup of study foundation on Phalaenopsis and Gerbera