%0 Journal Article
%T Industrial Cultivation of Oil Bearing Rose and Rose Oil Production in Bulgaria During 21st Century, Directions and Challenges
%A N. Kovacheva
%A K. Rusanov
%A I. Atanassov
%J Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment
%D 2010
%I 
%R 10.2478/V10133-010-0032-4
%X The rose growing and flower processing is a centuries-old industry in Bulgaria which was a subject of substantial structural changes during the transitional period from state-ruled to market driven economy in the 1990s. The industry successfully passed in the 21st century becoming more open and dynamic. Here we review the industrial cultivation of oil-bearing roses in Bulgaria, the recent developments, current challenges and opportunities for future development.
%K Rosa damascena
%K rose oil
%K industrial cultivation
%U http://versita.metapress.com/content/77v52667505h1220/?p=c7444159164d49d2ba769a4ea8e4db89&pi=0