Some advances in molecular genetics of flower development werereviewed. The application of the genes controlling flower development was mainly discussed in the breeding of ornamental plants.

• 花发育分子遗传学的研究是花卉育种的重要基础之一，该文在简要回顾了当前花发育的分子遗传学的部分成就的基础上，对其在花卉育种，尤其是在花期育种中潜在的价值进行了展望.