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Variety traits

Peduncle

A peduncle is a morphological trait of a plant that characterizes the generative development phase and determines product marketability and harvesting efficiency. Its parameters depend on the genetic characteristics of the cultivar and environmental conditions.

Mentioned in descriptions 7 889 varieties reference book.

The peduncle is an important morphological trait indicating the transition of a plant into the generative phase of development. Its length, strength, and color are indicators of marketability for many crops and influence the efficiency of mechanized harvesting by ensuring uniform height and reducing raw material losses.

The expression of the trait is determined by the interaction between the cultivar genotype and environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and nutrient availability. If these factors are disrupted during the formation of generative organs, peduncle development can be suppressed.

The trait is evaluated during variety testing on a representative sample during the peak flowering period using linear measurements in centimeters or millimeters and scoring scales for qualitative characteristics. The data obtained are interpreted by comparing them with reference cultivars, as optimal values depend on the specific crop and the standards adopted for the cultivation zone.

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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.

Antas

Active

Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

Seed Technology & Marketing Pty Ltd

IT
4 records

ZES006

Active

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

THE NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR PLANT AND FOOD RESEARCH LIMITED / ZESPRI GROUP LIMITED

5 records

Achille

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Viking

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Blom Arie

4 records

Tikorg

Active

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Martina Feindura

4 records

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

4 records

Armeria pseudarmeria (Murray) Mansf.

Steve Eggleton, Howard Bentley, Plant Growers Australia

4 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn. · Pampas grass

Verhoef Gijsbertus|Hazerswoude 23G1 NE, NL

4 records

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

Thumrong Suphachadiwong

5 records

Spamobla

Active

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

TIMOTHY JOHAN HERMAN HOOGKAMP

4 records

Spamart

Active

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

van der KNAAP LEONARDUS JOHANNES MARIA

4 records

Shanghai

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Smit Erik|Andijk, NL

4 records

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

Lintott Keith George / Read Charles Richard

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Pmn06

Active

Agapanthus praecox subsp orientalis (F.M. Leight) F.M. Leight. · Common agapanthus

Maxwell John|Brassall, AU / Craigie Gail Alexis|Brassell, AU

5 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

KWS POTATO B.V.

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Popov

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Schreurs, P.

4 records

Ph03d

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

6 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

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