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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

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.

Melrose

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Milada

Protection expired

Matthiola incana (L.) R. Br. · Hoary stock

SK
1 record

Matěj

Active

Sambucus nigra L. · Elderberry

CZ
1 record

Margaret

Protection expired

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

MALGA

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

UA
1 record

Kermit

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

NL
1 record

Madeleine

Protection expired

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

HU
1 record

Kiss Me

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

NL
1 record

Kuky

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

RO
1 record

Giraffe

Terminated

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

NL
1 record

Kortes

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

HU
1 record

Kontiki

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

NL
1 record

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