Open AccessSources for producing pelargoniums with fragrant leaves
Author(s) -
Н. М. Гутиева
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
proceedings of v international scientific conference “current state, problems and prospects of the development of agrarian science”
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.33952/2542-0720-2020-5-9-10-13
Subject(s) - pelargonium , geranium , biology , aroma , horticulture , geography , botany , cultivar , food science
Essential oil plants can heal our environment by destroying pathogens. They are especially in demand in resort areas where a large number of sanatoriums and recreation areas are situated. The creation of highly decorative varieties of pelargonium with pronounced phytoncidal properties is one of the priority areas of breeding research with representatives of the genus Pelargonium L`Herit. ex Ait at the All-Russian Institute of Floriculture and Subtropical Crops. According to the results of varietal studies and hybridological analysis of interspecific crossbreeding progenies, the sources of selection significant and important features were distinguished. From a large number of hybrids, we received 32 promising and 9 elite forms. There are five registered varieties of pelargonium with the rose-citrus aroma in the State Register of the Russian Federation. P. crispum, P. citronellum, Р. tomentosum, Р. сordifolium and fragrant pelargonium ‘Gemstone’ are recommended as source material for aroma selection.