Conservation and study of the generic complex Chrysanthemum L. in the Southern Ural

Abstract

Chrysanthemum × hortorum is the most well-known blossoming late flower, which is oftenly used for home landscaping and city gardening. The aim of the study was a comprehensive assessment of varieties of chrysanthemum from the collection of the South-Ural Botanical Garden of Ufa, taking into account the directions of use. At the first stage of analysis, decorative and economically valuable signs were assessed. As a result of the analysis of the decorative qualities of 112 varieties of chrysanthemum, ten were identified, which have a high decorative effect of the bush, a weak aroma and are characterized by abundant flowering; they are rated 49–50 points. 84 varieties are rated 40–48 points, they have less abundant flowering and a stronger aroma. According to economically valuable traits, the highest number of points (48-49) was awarded to 4 varieties. As a result of the comprehensive assessment, 106 varieties were classified as highly promising, they scored more than 80 points; six varieties are promising, they are estimated at 60–80 points. At the second stage of the analysis, when determining a promising direction of use, it was revealed that most varieties (88) can be recommended for garden use and 25 for container crops.