This review emphasizes key findings in lily regarding bulb dormancy, anther development, and flower traits.
The critical findings of environmental stress responses in lily are summarized in this review.
It also discusses advancements in genetic transformation technologies for enhancing lily traits.
The insights aim to guide future lily breeding and identify research gaps for further exploration.
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