Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry
Technological advances have played a critical role in the production of flower crops, enabling farmers to maximize yields and reduce losses while also improving the quality of flowers. These advances have included the development of new breeding techniques, such as molecular marker-assisted breeding...
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| author | Muneeb Ahmad Wani Ambreena Din Imtiyaz Tahir Nazki Tanzeel U. Rehman Jameel M. Al-Khayri Shri Mohan Jain Raiz Ahmed Lone Zahoor Ahmad Bhat Muntazir Mushtaq |
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| description | Technological advances have played a critical role in the production of flower crops, enabling farmers to maximize yields and reduce losses while also improving the quality of flowers. These advances have included the development of new breeding techniques, such as molecular marker-assisted breeding, and the use of modern technologies like high-throughput phenotyping to identify and select superior cultivars. In addition, precision farming techniques, such as the use of sensors and remote monitoring systems, have made it possible to closely monitor crop growth and optimize inputs like water and fertilizer, leading to higher yields and improved resource efficiency. Advancements in biotechnology have also resulted in the development of transgenic plants that are resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and improving plant health. Modern molecular genetic tools, particularly genome editing with CRISPR/Cas9 nucleases, are emerging in addition to conventional approaches of investigating these plants. Furthermore, the use of novel growing systems, such as hydroponics and vertical farming, has allowed for year-round flower production in controlled environments, mitigating the challenges associated with seasonal changes and climate variability. These innovations have also made it possible to produce high-quality flowers in urban areas, bringing fresh blooms closer to consumers. Overall, technological advances in flower crops have revolutionized the floriculture industry, enabling growers to produce high-quality flowers in a more sustainable and efficient manner. These advancements have not only improved the productivity and profitability of flower farming but have also contributed to the conservation of natural resources and the protection of the environment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4022ed46577a41798011eb05791c78f12023-06-12T10:35:32ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Environmental Science2296-665X2023-06-011110.3389/fenvs.2023.11886431188643Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industryMuneeb Ahmad Wani0Ambreena Din1Imtiyaz Tahir Nazki2Tanzeel U. Rehman3Jameel M. Al-Khayri4Shri Mohan Jain5Raiz Ahmed Lone6Zahoor Ahmad Bhat7Muntazir Mushtaq8Division of FLA, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Srinagar, IndiaDivision of FLA, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Srinagar, IndiaDivision of FLA, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Srinagar, IndiaDepartment of Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United StatesDepartment of Plant Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandDivision of FLA, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Srinagar, IndiaDivision of FLA, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Srinagar, IndiaMS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaTechnological advances have played a critical role in the production of flower crops, enabling farmers to maximize yields and reduce losses while also improving the quality of flowers. These advances have included the development of new breeding techniques, such as molecular marker-assisted breeding, and the use of modern technologies like high-throughput phenotyping to identify and select superior cultivars. In addition, precision farming techniques, such as the use of sensors and remote monitoring systems, have made it possible to closely monitor crop growth and optimize inputs like water and fertilizer, leading to higher yields and improved resource efficiency. Advancements in biotechnology have also resulted in the development of transgenic plants that are resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and improving plant health. Modern molecular genetic tools, particularly genome editing with CRISPR/Cas9 nucleases, are emerging in addition to conventional approaches of investigating these plants. Furthermore, the use of novel growing systems, such as hydroponics and vertical farming, has allowed for year-round flower production in controlled environments, mitigating the challenges associated with seasonal changes and climate variability. These innovations have also made it possible to produce high-quality flowers in urban areas, bringing fresh blooms closer to consumers. Overall, technological advances in flower crops have revolutionized the floriculture industry, enabling growers to produce high-quality flowers in a more sustainable and efficient manner. These advancements have not only improved the productivity and profitability of flower farming but have also contributed to the conservation of natural resources and the protection of the environment.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1188643/fullartificial intelligenceinternet of thingsroboticssoilless culturevertical farmingflower industry |
| spellingShingle | Muneeb Ahmad Wani Ambreena Din Imtiyaz Tahir Nazki Tanzeel U. Rehman Jameel M. Al-Khayri Shri Mohan Jain Raiz Ahmed Lone Zahoor Ahmad Bhat Muntazir Mushtaq Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry Frontiers in Environmental Science artificial intelligence internet of things robotics soilless culture vertical farming flower industry |
| title | Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry |
| title_full | Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry |
| title_fullStr | Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry |
| title_short | Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry |
| title_sort | navigating the future exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry |
| topic | artificial intelligence internet of things robotics soilless culture vertical farming flower industry |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1188643/full |
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