GENEROSE: Genetic evaluation of European rose resources for conservation and horticultural use

J Van Huylenbroeck, MJM Smulders, T Debener, H Nybom, S Gudin, P Cox, L Crespel, Jan De Riek

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    Abstract

    Under the adagio ``Conservation by utilisation is the best way forward for a long-term sustainable protection of the remaining resources'' the GENEROSE-project focuses on 3 major objectives: 1) sustainable conservation of wild resources by attributing them an extra value in landscaping or for disease resistance breeding; 2) development of efficient screening techniques for fungal disease resistance and 3) strategies to overcome crossing barriers between wild species and cultivated roses. The project integrates biotechnology (DNA markers for biodiversity evaluation and resistance mapping, flow cytometry for pollen sorting) with original breeding work (use of wild species) and direct potential end-use evaluation by rose breeders and growers. Apart from the ornamental value of possible new wild features, disease resistant cultivars will promote rose production with a lower environmental impact.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the First International Rose Hip Conference
    EditorsH Nybom, K Rumpunen
    Publication date2005
    Pages119-123
    ISBN (Print)978-90-66057-38-8
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

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