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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.

Heuchera sanguinea Engelm. · coralbells

Remy Lubbe

2 records

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Florensis B.V.

2 records

Ecco

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Sanguisorba menziesii Rydb.

Sunny Border Nurseries

2 records

Fontaine

Active

Fragaria iinumae x Fragaria vesca

Hansabred GmbH & Co. KG

3 records

Ducati

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Cyrene

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Microflor N.V.

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Randag Cecilius Jan-Jochem

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

EVIPO082

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.

2 records

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia hirta

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Kniphofia Moench · Red hot poker

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Rudbeckia L. · Coneflower

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Helleborus orientalis x Helleborus x ericsmithii

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Diva

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Penning Breeding B.V.

2 records

Delphinium elatum L. · Alpine delphinium

Firma Kwekerij Delphi V.O.F.

2 records

Delmonte

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Holstein Select B.V.

2 records

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia hirta

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Helleborus orientalis x Helleborus x ericsmithii

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Caprice

Terminated

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Ben van Geest

2 records

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