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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.

Hybrid between Astilbe x arendsii and Astilbe japonica

van de Meer Hans

3 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

3 records

Beaudine

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

3 records

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

Grahame Morrison

3 records

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp

3 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

3 records

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

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Baldeslipzle

Terminated

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

SCOTT C TREES

3 records

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

Van Der Knaap Henricus G. J.|Honselersdijk, NL

3 records

Cornice

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

3 records

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp

3 records

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

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Scabiosa columbaria L. · Small scabious

Trees Scott C

4 records

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Coakley Anthony Paul

4 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Sandrine Delabroye

3 records

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

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Ligularia Cass. · Golden Ray

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Roy Stahlhut

3 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Yoshihiro Kanazawa

3 records

Carlos

Active

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

Wim A.J. Brouwer

3 records

Bidolbe

Application submitted

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL / Houbraken Anna M.W.P.|Enkhuizen, NL

3 records

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