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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.

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

Thumrong Suphachadiwong

2 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oliver Charles

2 records

QIR 1631

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Michael Larsen

4 records

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Tom de Bruijn

3 records

SCBE01

Active

Scabiosa columbaria L. x Scabiosa japonica Miq.

Seoha Plant Breeding Institute

2 records

Signum

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

SH 1934

Active

Saxifraga cortusifolia Siebold & Zucc.

Josef Heuger

2 records

POULPMT005

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Oliver Charles

2 records

Schidal

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

2 records

Rozetta

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

HJF Advocaten B.V.

2 records

Rianne

Active

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

André de Gruyter B.V.

2 records

Sailor

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Dicentra eximia x Dicentra peregrina

Akira Shiozaki

2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Penning Breeding B.V.

2 records

Picardy

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Ruiter Grosthuizen

2 records

Ravpil

Active

Geranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill

Ravenscroft John

3 records

Reese

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen A/S

2 records

Petersurpr

Terminated

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Wicki-Freidl Peter

2 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Martijn Baijens

2 records

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

Cornelis H.A. van Eijk

2 records

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