Reselection of Carnation Varieties
Subject:
Reselection of Carnation Varieties
Abstract:
Carnations are constantly mutating, usually to degenerate forms. Due to the highly heterozygous nature of most varieties, chances are good for mutant forms to arise. Most growers are familiar with the appearance of color sports. Much more frequent are sports for "off type" flowers and degenerate growth habits. There is no question that varieties do run out, if some system is not used to reselect them regularly and to propagate only from pl ants which produce the best flowers. Varieties have actually been improved by systematic selection.
Source: • Colorado State Flower Growers Association Bulletin #123
Keywords: Reselection
Libraries: Floriculture