ABSTRACT
SUMMARY. Horticulture continues to provide variety, color and flavor to the foods we eat, enriches our lives with many aesthetically appealing products, and adds to sustaining a healthy environment. Biotechnology is introducing new tools to advance the many benefits of horticulture. This review explores some of the benefits o f horticulture and provides examples of successes being realized in agricultural biotechnology. The review also introduces some o f the exciting work that may some day be available for consumers. A future that includes more nutritious fruits and vegetables; fragrant and more colorful flowers; a broader selection of indoor plants; and thicker, greener lawns that require less mowing and water are quickly becoming more than just a vision. W e hope after read ing this text, you feel the same way. doi:10.1300/J41 Ivl7n01_01 [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@haworthpress.com> Web site: <https://www.HaworthPress.com>; © 2006 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.!
