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Dianthus caryophyllus flower scent

Dianthus caryophyllus L.

A trait of scent intensity in Dianthus caryophyllus, resulting from the emission of approximately 18 volatile compounds, which is often weakened in modern breeding in favor of aesthetics and vase life.

In the reference 8 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

The intensity of the carnation scent is determined by the composition of volatile compounds, including benzenoids, terpenoids, and fatty acid derivatives. The sweet "medicinal" fragrance is due to the presence of methyl salicylate, while citrus notes are associated with the presence of beta-ocimene and beta-caryophyllene.

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry using dynamic headspace and organoleptic tests are used to evaluate the trait. Since the emission of volatile substances is negatively regulated by ethylene, the scent rapidly declines after cutting, necessitating the use of special post-harvest treatments, such as the application of a 5% sucrose solution.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower fragrance.

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Varieties of Carnation mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

KLEDG24478

Application submitted

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Judith Rupp

1 record

Tico Tico

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Flavio Costanzo Sapia

1 record

Fontaine Dark Red

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Classic Coral

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

LONKOMA

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES
1 record

Cristal

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

1 record

KLEDP07093

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

1 record

Rubin

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Barlo

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Rosely

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
2 records

Rosely Pink

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
2 records

Rosely Red

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Odessa

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Sunflor Campari

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Hilstar

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Sunflor Triton

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Ivonne Orange

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
2 records

West Pearl

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record