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Variety traits

Flower color

Flower color is a stable morphological trait of a variety used to confirm its identity, purity, and uniformity. It is determined by the genetic composition of pigments and may vary under the influence of environmental factors.

Mentioned in descriptions 7 731 varieties reference book.

Flower color is a basic morphological indicator used in variety testing protocols for the identification, distinctness, uniformity, and stability of a cultivar. The manifestation of this trait serves as a marker of varietal purity: the appearance of plants with a different color in the field indicates non-uniformity or biological contamination.

The manifestation of the trait depends on the genetic composition of pigments, such as anthocyanins and carotenoids, as well as on external conditions: light intensity, temperature regime, and soil acidity. During the flower's life cycle, its color may change in a predictable manner, which is taken into account during field inspection.

The trait is assessed visually or quantitatively using specialized color charts, such as the RHS scale, to ensure the standardization of descriptions. In professional breeding, the concept of a 'high' or 'low' color value is replaced by the requirement of strict adherence to the reference description of a specific variety.

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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.

Tobruk

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

NL
2 records

Tancary

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau KG

DE
2 records

SY Emily

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SYNGENTA SEEDS CANADA LTD

AT
2 records

Ted Turner

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

NL
2 records

Sungold

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

GROAGRI SEED CO

ES
2 records

Sunchoco

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Frank Bart Schuurman

NL
2 records

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Hadeco (Pty) Ltd.

NL
2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Stever Karen R.|Gainesville, GA, US

FR
2 records

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Niels Johannes Cornelis

NL
2 records

Surprise

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Boers, P.

NL
2 records

STARLIGHT

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

HILVERDA B.V. (NL)

FR
2 records

Stapripame

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

VAN STAAVEREN B.V.

NL
2 records

Stallion

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Fides B.V.

NL
2 records

Sorbonne

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vincent Sneeboer

NL
2 records

SIL Malaika

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
2 records

SIL Fabian

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

DE
2 records

Sidashar

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van der Spek Daniel|Nootdorp, NL

FR
2 records

Silvia

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HILD WALTER| Walter Hild

DE
3 records

Serena

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

NL
2 records

Scarlet Bell

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Miyoshi Yukio

NL
2 records

Saturnus

Protection expired

Iris L. · Iris

Hommes B.V.

NL
2 records

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