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.

Early Mech

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

2 records

Contessa

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

EVELEENS JAN

IT NL

2 records

Cabaret

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

West Stek B.V.

NL PL

2 records

Cabana

Terminated

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Florist De Kwakel B.V. Gerbera Kulturen

HU PL

2 records

Condor

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES NL

2 records

Alicetta

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

RICARDO BREA E HIJOS

ES NL

2 records

Amber

Terminated

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Vitroflora K.A. Pawlak

FR PL

3 records

Akira

Application submitted

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

OPTIMARA ERFINDERGEMEINSCHAFT, GEBR. HOLTKAMP

DK NL

2 records

Tornado

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

2 records

Tapesh

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Redwood

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

G. & K. Reus V.O.F.

2 records

Nilsa

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Mirandol

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

3 records

Paniol

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

2 records

Maxxiany

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

3 records

Lilos

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

2 records

Lion 107

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.

4 records

Clomimbo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Participations AG

4 records

Achilles

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

2 records

SCRAREY09

Active

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

Syndicat du Centre Régional d'Application et de Démonstration Horticole (SCRADH)^^^Pépinières Jean Rey S.A.

2 records

Sweet Isabella

Active

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V.

3 records

Peggy Wonder

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hybris B.V.

2 records

Jam Session

Active

Sanguisorba officinalis L. · Great burnet

Future Plants Licentie B.V.

2 records

Malibu

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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