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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.

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.

3 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

TING-HSIUNG LEE

4 records

Dicentra eximia x Dicentra peregrina

Shiozaki Akira

3 records

Futura

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

3 records

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

IFANFJ

Active

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

van den Haak Jelle

3 records

HM 1216

Active

Helleborus lividus Aiton x Helleborus niger L. x Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss

Josef Heuger

3 records

HL 1042

Active

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

3 records

HL 1040

Active

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

3 records

Farida

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

3 records

Hercules

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

3 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL

3 records

HL 1036

Active

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

3 records

Rudbeckia L. · Coneflower

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

4 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Salmon Alexander David

3 records

EPB 30

Active

Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss · Lenten rose

RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR

3 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michael D. Ferguson^^^Penny Nguyen

4 records

Armeria pseudarmeria (Murray) Mansf.

Steve Eggleton, Howard Bentley, Plant Growers Australia

3 records

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

DE WET PLANT BREEDERS (PTY) LTD

3 records

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

3 records

Entourage

Application submitted

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

3 records

EPB 25

Active

Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss · Lenten rose

RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR

3 records

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