Roses hold considerable economic value as ornamental plants, finding use in various industries including cut flowers, gardening, and cosmetics.
The mapping of 55,000 genes in the rose pangenome presents new opportunities for enhancing breeding efforts, potentially leading to more diverse and resilient rose varieties.
Despite their popularity, it is noteworthy that fewer than 10% of rose species have contributed to the roses we cultivate today, indicating a vast potential for exploration in genetic diversity.