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Flower fragrance

Flower fragrance is the aggregate of volatile organic compounds produced by a plant to attract pollinators, serving as an important qualitative ornamental trait of a variety.

Mentioned in descriptions 5 448 varieties reference book.

Flower fragrance manifests as a specific scent resulting from the synthesis of volatile essential oils. This trait plays a functional role in attracting insect pollinators and serves as an important factor of a variety's ornamental value, determining its consumer appeal in floriculture.

Fragrance intensity is assessed during variety trials using an organoleptic method involving intensity scales or scoring systems, as there are no universally accepted physical or chemical units of measurement. The evaluation takes into account both the presence of the scent and its qualitative characteristics within the scope of the plant's overall ornamental quality.

The expression of the trait depends on environmental conditions, including light intensity, water balance, and soil nutrient availability. The level of aromatic compounds varies depending on the bud development stage and the time of day, and can also be suppressed by agronomic factors, such as excessive nitrogen fertilization.

Genetically, fragrance is a complex trait determined by a set of genes, which often competes with other qualities, such as flower shape or resistance. Breeding may be directed toward prioritizing external parameters; therefore, the degree of fragrance expression is not always a stable characteristic.

Sources10

Breakdown by crop

Rose Flower Fragrance 242 Lily flower fragrance 24 Flower fragrance of scented geranium 21 Flower Fragrance of Garden Phlox 12 Flower fragrance of Skimmia japonica Thunb. 10 Dianthus caryophyllus flower scent 8 Cherry Laurel Flower Fragrance 7 Cordyline flower fragrance 7 Hyacinth flower fragrance 5 Freesia Flower Fragrance 5 Apple blossom fragrance 4 Buddleia flower fragrance 4 Muscari fragrance 4 Pear flower scent 3 Flower fragrance of kohuhu, tawhiwhi 3 Narcissus flower fragrance 3 Flower fragrance — Abelia x grandiflora Rehder 3 Exacum flower fragrance 3 Grape Aroma 3

Found in these crops

Rose 2 517 Lily 514 Tulip 138 Carnation 93 Freesia 66 Carnation 62 Garden phlox 47 Moth Orchid 38 Apple 37 Daffodil 35 Common hyacinth 30 Clematis 27

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

CHINATOWN

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

NIELS DINES POULSEN

DK
1 record

Carnaval

Terminated

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

PL
1 record

China white

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Maatschap J.G. en S. Straathof

NL
1 record

CERTITUDE

Withdrawn

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

F.D.G.D.C. (FR)/Service Utilite Agricole Developpement -Alpes Haute Provence (FR)

FR
1 record

Bresso

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
1 record

Charlotte Bishop

Active

Ipheion Raf. · Spring Starflower

Clarke Orchard House

NL
1 record

CATALIDA

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Jean Louis FONCELLE (FR)

FR
1 record

Catone

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
1 record

Caddy

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Laan Flora Facilities B.V.

NL
1 record

Carisma

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Carmel

NL
1 record

Brownie

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

NL
1 record

Carbonero

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
1 record

Candy Star

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Park Amaryllis V.O.F.

NL
2 records

Blue Velvet

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

Penning Breeding B.V.

NL
1 record

Blue Passion

Active

Hyacinthus · Hyacinth

Fa. A.P. Steenvoorden en Zn.

NL
1 record

BROCILE

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Charles BROIZAT (FR)

FR
1 record

Butterfly

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Hogenboom Phloxen B.V.

NL
1 record

BUFET

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

LLUCIA DOT I GUASCH

ES
1 record

Budlight

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Maveridge Licensing B.V.

NL
1 record

Best Regards

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

G.A. Verdegaal en Zn. Export B.V.

NL
1 record

Bullit

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Ocho V.O.F.

NL
1 record

Bellamonte

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
1 record

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