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Variety traits

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.

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Found in these crops

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.

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE NL
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE PL
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE NL
6 records

Kororbe

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes, W Kordes' Sohne

DE PL
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Henk de Groot

7 records

Tanimita

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hans-Juergen Evers

DE
6 records

SCH73042

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

SCHREURS PETRUS NICOLAAS JOHANNES

UA
8 records

Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia

DE JONG-VAN DER ELST, BEB WILLY ANNIE

NL
6 records

Pouldom

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
6 records

Poulbico

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
6 records

Palazzo

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V., and Van der Marel Lelie B.V., Mak Breeding Rights B.V., and Van der Marel Lelie B.V.

NL
6 records

Meiafone

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland, Meilland International S.A.

FR
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes, W. Kordes' Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE
6 records

KORtufee

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes, W. Kordes' Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

PL
6 records

Koraburg

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE
6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

The Limes New Roses

FR
6 records

Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia

DE JONG-VAN DER ELST, BEB WILLY ANNIE

NL
6 records

Delter

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
7 records

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