Variety traits

Chrysanthemum lodging

Chrysanthemum L.

Chrysanthemum lodging is an indicator of stem resistance to leaning or bush splaying, evaluated on a 5-point scale. It significantly affects the marketability of the product, the ornamental value of the cultivar, and the agrotechnical requirements for cultivation.

In the reference 76 varieties crop Chrysanthemum, where this is mentioned in the description.

To assess the resistance of chrysanthemum to lodging, a visual 5-point scale is used, where the highest score corresponds to the maximum ability of the shoots to maintain a vertical position during the vegetation and flowering period. In breeding methodologies, both the point score and the general tendency of the cultivar toward bush 'splaying' are recorded, with samples scoring no less than 4 points being considered promising for use.

This trait is directly related to the genetically determined mechanical strength of the stem; however, its manifestation is exacerbated by external factors: excessive nitrogen nutrition, which triggers shoot elongation, planting density, and weather conditions. A tendency to lodge requires the use of agrotechnical formation techniques, such as pinching and tipping, as well as the mandatory installation of supports for tall cultivars, which increases production costs.

General information about the subject — on the page Lodging.

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Varieties of Chrysanthemum mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.