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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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Breakdown by crop

Tulip peduncle 581 Phalaenopsis flower stalk 427 Inflorescence stalk — garden strawberry 325 Hippeastrum scape 278 Lily flower stalk 228 Gerbera flower stalk 220 Heuchera flower stalk 197 Gladiolus flower stalk 134 Rose flower stalk 116 Lettuce flower stalk 88 Zantedeschia scape 87 Peduncle — Pelargonium zonale 70 Strawberry Inflorescence 64 Gerbera flower stalk 62 Hosta scape 57 Carnation flower stalk 54 Freesia flower stalk 51 Peduncle — Anthurium andraeanum 48 Dahlia flower stalk 44 Agapanthus scape 43 Bolting — sugar beet 37 Alstroemeria flowering shoot 34 Garlic scape 34 Peduncle — × Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. 33

Found in these crops

Tulip 342 Tomato 337 Moth Orchid 117 Gerbera 115 Garden strawberry 113 Lily 78 Bell pepper 60 Rose 60 Field pumpkin 50 Horseshoe pelargonium 49 Amaryllis 48 Anthurium 43

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.

Meimirtylus

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

3 records

Lime Ruffles

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Northern Star

Active

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

Richard John Fulcher

3 records

Leia

Active

Eucomis L’Her. · Pineapple lily

PETER BECKMAN

3 records

New Wave

Active

Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard

Verduin Henricus Gijsbertus Johannes

3 records

MACANE007

Active

Anemone L. · Anemone

MacGregor Alasdair,MacGregor Elizabeth

4 records

Marmolada

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

3 records

Mariposa Blue

Active

Scabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious

John Robb, The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

3 records

LANZ0042

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

KLEKN22193

Active

Kniphofia uvaria (L.) Oken · Torch lily

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

3 records

Lavenite Petite

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

V. McNaughton

3 records

Kerbeelight

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

3 records

Ladies Day

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

3 records

Kerbeedark

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

3 records

Hilstertes

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Marius Jan Tas

3 records

INNEMLICHE

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

3 records

Kerbeewhite

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

3 records

Iceberg

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

3 records

Garglow

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

MELCHIOR MOEN

3 records

Frontera

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

HinesAg1

Active

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily

Hines Growers LLC

4 records

Hilnegri

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Hilverda B.V

3 records

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