Breeding of 1 million seeds per year - this is how China creates its new super varieties of roses

Prof. Xu Bing Li from China presented his unique approach to rose breeding and revealed some of the key innovations of his companies in an interview with Agri.BG. Over the past ten years, he and his team have established four specialized companies, each with its own focus – breeding cut flowers, aromas, color variations, and creating new adaptive varieties suitable for different regions and climatic conditions. Read more: The largest rose oil processor: From 100 acres of roses to global markets One of the most impressive figures shared by Prof. Xu Bing is 1 million seeds selected in 2024. This is the largest amount of rose seeds processed by a company worldwide. The selection is carried out using drones, phenotyping, and genotyping, which allows the identification of the best plants for further selection. "Last year we selected honey-scented roses – this is an innovative variety that is being presented on the international market for the first time," explains Prof. Li. He ...