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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.

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Fonda

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike|De Lier, NL

4 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Fleurie

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

JAN L. EVELEENS

4 records

DLFVARE6

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

4 records

DLFROC2

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

4 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

RUNE HARBOE NIELSEN

5 records

Daydream

Active

Armeria pseudarmeria (Murray) Mansf.

Steve Eggleton, Howard Bentley, Plant Growers Australia

4 records

Armeria pseudarmeria (Murray) Mansf.

Steve Eggleton, Howard Bentley, Plant Growers Australia

4 records

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

4 records

Dela 051

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

SANDRINE DELABROYE|THIERRY DELABROYE

4 records

Dati

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

RUNE HARBOE NIELSEN

4 records

Caramel

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

4 records

DANITTEN

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

RUNE HARBOE NIELSEN

4 records

Daelleve

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

RUNE HARBOE NIELSEN

4 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

4 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Amulet

Application submitted

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

4 records

Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw

Oliver Keith|Hamersley WA, AU

4 records

Albareto

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

4 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

SANNE HELENA RUIGROK

4 records

Arbatax

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

4 records

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