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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.

Lan Rose

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Impromeru

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

FGB B.V.

1 record

Kiko

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.

1 record

IPT151619

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

1 record

Korphieso

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

1 record

Hilfmadi

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

HilverdaFlorist B.V.

1 record

KLEVE03321

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Graham N. Brown

1 record

Korfonsova

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

1 record

Iconia

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Interpasru

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

KLEDH24716

Application submitted

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

MAIKE BOXRIKER

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

KLEAF06019

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Nils Klemm

1 record

Illusionista

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Kitty

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

Kirosara

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

1 record

Kersubon

Terminated

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

1 record

Ice Crystal

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

1 record

Hyfril

Application submitted

Lavatera x clementii Cheek

Hyfryd Plants

1 record

Kijal

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

1 record

Giolla Dearg

Terminated

Crocosmia Planch. · Montbretia

SHEILA HARDING POMEROY

1 record

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