Carnation lodging is the loss of a stem's vertical orientation due to insufficient mechanical strength, resulting in leaning or breakage under the weight of the flower.
In the reference
42
varieties
crop Carnation,
where this is mentioned in the description.
For the garden carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), lodging is a key indicator of cultivar quality, determined by genetic predisposition toward thin stems, as well as the impact of excessive nitrogen nutrition and planting density. The trait is assessed as a qualitative characteristic of the cultivar that determines the necessity of using supports to maintain marketability.
In professional breeding programs, resistance to lodging is aimed at developing a compact, cushion-like plant habit. During cultivar trials, a standard five-point scale is used for visual expert assessment of plant condition throughout the vegetative and flowering stages.
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Lodging.
Varieties of Carnation mentioned in the description
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