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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2008, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (3): 140-146.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.20080323

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Advances and Perspectives in Studies on Narcissus plants

Chen Duanfen1,Gao Jian1,Peng Zhenhua1,2   

  1. 1.International Center for Bamboo and Rattan Beijing 100102; 2.Chinese Academy of Forestry Beijing 100091
  • Received:2007-03-05 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2008-03-25 Published:2008-03-25

Abstract: The origin,distribution and classification of Narcissus genus were briefly introduced and the latest research results and methods applied to Narcissus in genetics and horticulture were critically reviewed in this paper. The developments in tissue culture, control of diseases and insects and other relevant fields,as well as some untouched problems, were discussed and summarized, among which emphasis was put on N. tazetta var. chinensis, the so-called "Chinese sacred-lily". At the end, the future prospects were put forward, to propose the strategy of studying and utilizing Narcissus.

Key words: Narcissus, N. tazetta var. chinensis, genetics, breeding, tissue culture