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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.

Cuoralba

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Cardona

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU
2 records

Comedy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Alicante

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Bon-papa

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SI
2 records

Adria

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
6 records

Attila

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Sorrento

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

2 records

Avamaria

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
6 records

Amelia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

DE
2 records

Zefyr

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

2 records

Marsella

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

3 records

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Penning Breeding B.V.

NL
1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Huang Fu-Liang

NL
1 record

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

Penning Breeding B.V.

NL
1 record

San Pedro

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

PEACOCK B.V., IMANSE LELIEVEREDELING B.V.

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Borst Rights B.V.

NL
1 record

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Park Amaryllis V.O.F.

NL
1 record

Latoya

Active

Cymbidium Sw. · Cymbidium

Floricultura B.V.

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Peter van Langen Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

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