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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.

Inferno

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Floris Barnhoorn

2 records

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

HilverdaFlorist B.V.

2 records

Astilbe x arendsii H. Junge · Arends astilbe

Verduin Harrie

2 records

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

von Tubeuf Guido

2 records

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm

2 records

Hilluigi

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

GM9309

Application submitted

Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez · Drooping spike-guard

Chester Skotak Jr.

2 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Lommerse Breeding B.V.

2 records

Joker

Active

Phormium tenax J. R. Forst. & G. Forst. · New Zealand flax

Liner Plants Nz(1993) Limited

2 records

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Kwekerij en Tuincentrum Van den Top

2 records

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Isabelle

Active

Scabiosa caucasica M. Bieb. · Pincushion Flower

H & P Damen V.O.F.

3 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Cheng-Hsien Li

2 records

IFLYPH

Active

Silene flos-cuculi (L.) Greuter & Burdet · Meadow Campion

Olivier Beginn

2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

C.J.J. van Schagen Bloembollen B.V.

2 records

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

J. en P. Snoek en Zn. B.V.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat

Birgit Hofmann

2 records

Inca

Active

Aechmea Ruiz et Pav. · Aechmea

Skotak, Jr. Chester

2 records

IFECSSTS

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Spil Glenn

3 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Hilcara

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

Hilda

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Hubertus L. van Schie

2 records

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