ISHS Acta Horticulturae 453: IV International Protea Working Group Symposium
EVALUATION OF LEUCADENDRON SELECTIONS AS SINGLE STEM CUT FLOWERS |
| Author: | Gail M. Littlejohn |
| Abstract:
In South Africa, the dioecious genus Leucadendron has largely been ignored as a source of single stem cut flowers. Hybridization between species is relatively successful in this genus, promising an excellent return on the investment of time and effort in breeding. However, newly bred hybrids need to be selected and the greater the numbers to choose from, the more stringent the selection process must be. Characterization and evaluation of clones provide tools for comparing traits of importance to breeders and to commercial growers. The results of characterization and yield evaluation of clones grown at Elsenburg Experimental Farm in South Africa are presented, highlighting differences between individual clones, as well as types of clones. | |
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