Roses
Description
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The rose is originally a wild flower in the Rosaceae family, comprising 120 species and 5 petals. These species are more commonly known as Rosehips. Following its encounter with humans and the result of several millennia of transformation, the rose is now represented by more than 30,000 different species with up to 200 petals. The rose is one of the most widely cultivated flowers in the world. Since ancient times, it has been admired for its fragrance and beauty, and has embellished most gardens and bouquets ever since. It is the queen of flowers. |
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Rosa canina 'Common briar' |
'Pariser Charme' |
At the laboratory
At the LBVpam, the Rose has been studied for 25 years from various angles ↓
Its biochemical interest
The Rose's biosynthetic pathways are highly original. Although it produces the same products as many of its congeners, the Rose uses completely different mechanisms to achieve the same result. This difference is of interest in understanding adaptation mechanisms in plants.
Its cultural interest
The rose has fascinated humankind since the dawn of time. It has appeared in the arts, its trade has contributed to the economic boom in the Mediterranean and today it remains the ‘Queen of Flowers’.
Its economic interest
Rose research began in association with rose growers. Cut flower research was also innovative. Understanding the flower means that it can be cultivated to ever higher quality.
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Rosa chinensis 'Old Blush' |
Rosa centifolia cristata |
Université Jean Monnet