Variety traits

Waxy bloom of garden carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus L.

The waxy bloom in Dianthus caryophyllus is a varietal trait that manifests as a glaucous or bluish-green hue on leaves and stems, resulting from the presence of wax structures on the epidermis.

In the reference 33 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

The waxy bloom in Dianthus caryophyllus L. is localized on the surface of leaves and stems, creating the glaucous shade characteristic of many varieties. Studies using scanning electron microscopy confirm the presence of specialized wax rods on the epidermis, the structure and intensity of which may vary depending on the leaf age and plant genotype.

In agronomic practice, this trait is evaluated visually as a qualitative characteristic of a variety's habitus, although standardized quantitative methods for its measurement during variety testing do not exist. The presence of the bloom serves an adaptive function by contributing to the reduction of cuticular transpiration and is one of the criteria for the morphological description of varieties.

General information about the subject — on the page Waxy bloom.

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Varieties of Carnation mentioned in the description

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