Variety traits

Branching in carnation

Dianthus L.

Branching in carnation is a constituent component of the complex plant density trait, which is evaluated within the framework of variety examination for distinctness, uniformity, and stability.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

According to UPOV guidelines, the bush density of carnation is determined visually as a combination of the degree of branching, expressed in the number of shoots, and foliage density. A scale including three grades is used for description: sparse, medium, and dense.

In breeding and agrotechnical practice, high intensity of shoot formation from the axils of lower leaves is considered an indicator of variety productivity and quality. Excessive branching contributes to the formation of a compact, rounded bush shape, which is particularly critical for pot-grown carnation varieties.

The development of lateral shoots is strongly dependent on growing conditions, including the level of illumination and the nitrogen nutrition regime. Light deficiency or excessive nitrogen rates can provoke internode elongation, which leads to a decrease in lateral branching and a loss of the plant's commercial appeal.

General information about the subject — on the page Branching.

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Varieties of Carnation 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.

Devon Xera

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

4 records

KLEDG14178

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

3 records

Desio

Active