1National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China 2Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan 430070, China 3National R&D Center for Citrus Postharvest Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China 4Joint International Research Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China 5The Institute of Flowers Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China 6Key Laboratory of Huazhong Urban Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China 7Yunnan Seed Laboratory, Kunming 650200, China *Corresponding author. E-mail: zhangfan@mail.hzau.edu.cn
Received: 29 Dec 2024 Accepted: 22 Apr 2025 Published online: 29 Apr 2025
Abstract
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) is an important global flower crop, with great ornamental and economic value. It has more than 2000 years of cultivation history and profound cultural heritage known as mother flower. Now, although carnation is deeply loved by the majority of consumers because of its rich color and various varieties, the original carnation unique clove flavor has disappeared. Furthermore, our understanding of carnation traits such as flower shape, flower color, flower fragrance, disease resistance, and vase life remains limited. Previous reviews have primarily concentrated on individual aspects of carnation, failing to present a comprehensive overview. In this review, we summarize the recent progress of carnation in these aspects, so as to provide a reference for the future research direction in carnation.
