Through inter-agency cooperation and support, the National Flower Promotion Group under the auspices of the Council of Agriculture is to engage in research and development on the major problems, integrate key technologies, transfer appropriate technologies to flower industries, and conduct nationwide public relations campaigns. During 2013, the Group has held an achievement exhibition at Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute to show and introduce the latest varieties and innovative technologies developed by agricultural research institutes and experimental stations, and colleges and universities in the country. The event also served as a platform for technology transfer and licensing.

    The achievement exhibition included water-saving irrigation techniques, packaging and storage for shipping, new techniques to control diseases and pests, transfer and licensing of new varieties, and introductions of new varieties of Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, cut flowers, pot plants, flowering plants and bulb flowers; and a variety of innovative technologies. In total there were 63 items on display. Major flower varieties on display were of Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Anthurium, Eustoma, chrysanthemum, Aglaonema and Malabar chestnut, as well as other ornamental plants of local importance or as regional specialty crops.