Variety traits
Dianthus L.
In the agronomy of ornamental carnations, the bud is used as a morphological marker for varietal identification and the determination of plant phenological stages.
In the reference 15 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.
For ornamental carnations, the concept of the bud is applied in the context of DUS testing, which aims to determine the distinctness, uniformity, and stability of a variety. The evaluation of bud characteristics, such as its shape, the presence of anthocyanin coloration on the epicalyx, and color intensity, is conducted to describe varietal features and confirm compliance with breeding standards.
In commercial practice, monitoring the budding stage is a necessary tool for controlling flowering times and scheduling the harvest of floral products. Furthermore, analysis of the bud condition, including its resistance to various deformations, is taken into account when selecting varieties to assess their aesthetic quality and suitability for commercial use.
General information about the subject — on the page Budding.
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.
Dianthus L. · Carnation
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