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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

Found in these crops

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.

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

MELCHIOR MOEN

3 records

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Korlipara Harini

4 records

D Due

Active

Gasteria Duval · Gasteria

Jachertz Christian

4 records

Flirt

Active

Bergenia Moench · Elephant ear

Korlipara Harini

3 records

Desred

Active

Hybrids between Achillea millefolium x Achillea tomentosa

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Dasytten

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

RUNE HARBOE NIELSEN

3 records

Duranas2

Active

Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. · Pineapple

Skotak, Jr. Chester

4 records

Helleborus x ericsmithii

Josef Heuger

3 records

Eye Spy

Active

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Hansen Hans A

3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Fides B.V.

3 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Rudbeckia L. · Coneflower

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

4 records

ET CRX02

Active

Carex L. · Sedge

Noordhuis Bart / Bisschop Elisabeth

4 records

Hybrid between Astilbe x arendsii and Astilbe japonica

van de Meer Hans

3 records

Verbascum L. · Mullein

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

3 records

Scabiosa atropurpurea L. · Mourning bride

GAVRIEL DANZIGER (CD)

3 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Nielsen Rune Harboe

3 records

Dani

Active

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

Adrianus Jozeph Moerings

3 records

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

van der KNAAP LEONARDUS JOHANNES MARIA

3 records

Candela

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hanes Mitchell|Morgan Hill, CA

3 records

Rudbeckia L. · Coneflower

Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn

3 records

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