Variety traits

Chrysanthemum transportability

Chrysanthemum L.

A comprehensive characteristic of the ability of cut inflorescences to maintain their commercial appearance after logistical operations, determined by the variety's biological resistance to stress and compliance with temperature conditions.

In the reference 10 varieties crop Chrysanthemum, where this is mentioned in the description.

Chrysanthemum transportability is assessed not by a quantitative parameter, but through compliance with quality standards, such as stem integrity, absence of deformations, leaf yellowing, and signs of wilting. To determine suitability for long-distance transport, breeding companies use specific stress tests, including evaluating the susceptibility of leaves to yellowing during simulated transport and testing the resistance of inflorescences to grey mold under high humidity conditions.

Key biological factors of transportability include genetic resistance to temperature fluctuations, ethylene exposure, and loss of turgor. An important varietal trait is the susceptibility to stem curvature due to geotropism or phototropism, as well as resistance to bacterial vascular occlusion. Highly transportable varieties, when kept within a temperature range of +2 to +5°C, are capable of maintaining their commercial appearance and vase life for up to 14–20 days.

General information about the subject — on the page Transportability.

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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.