Propagation and Flowering of Ornamental Plants

Dear Colleagues,

Ornamental plants have been used in a variety of indoor and outdoor gardens, and interest in them is increasing for their applications in landscape and horticultural therapy. As the use of new ornamental plants is increasing, it is important to develop propagation methods and understand the flowering of each plant for the use of ornamental plants. Although many studies related to propagation and flowering have been conducted, many questions remain with regard to a variety of plant species. Expanding the use of ornamental plants by controlling various environmental factors, as well as the growth response of plants in natural conditions, will help us to use ornamental plants in indoor and outdoor gardens. Therefore, this SI aims to expand our understanding of propagation and flowering in ornamental plants.

This Special Issue welcomes original and review articles in (but not limited to) the following areas:

• Dormancy in seeds and techniques for dormancy breaking
• Optimized plant propagation method
• Controlling the growth and flowering through light, temperature, irrigation, and other factors
• Plant responses in both outdoor and indoor settings
• Varied growth and flowering of ornamental plants
• Utilizing ornamental plants in garden

Prof. Dr. Yong Ha Rhie
Prof. Dr. Seung Youn Lee
Prof. Dr. Jongyun Kim
Guest Editors

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• seed dormancy and germination
• perennials
• flowering manipulation
• garden
• native plants