Variety traits
Petunia bud
Petunia Juss.
The petunia bud is an object of breeding control during variety trials and a key indicator of the plant's agronomic status, determining the intensity and continuity of flowering.
In the reference 11 varieties crop Petunia, where this is mentioned in the description.
During DUS tests, observations of floral characteristics, such as color and shape, are often recorded at the stage when the tips of the petals become visible just before the bud opens. Environmental conditions during this period critically influence the distribution of secondary coloration on the petals; therefore, buds typical for a specific variety are selected for evaluation.
In agrotechnics, the rate of bud development to the open flower stage, which is about five days for modern hybrids, serves as an indicator of flowering intensity. The removal of early buds is used to stimulate shoot branching and the formation of a dense plant habit, while their shedding or drying out serves as an indicator of nutrient imbalance or the presence of pathogens.
General information about the subject — on the page Budding.
Varieties of Petunia mentioned in the description
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