Experience of introduction of Chrysanthemum coreanum varieties of Ukrainian breeding in Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

Abstract

The main goal was primary comprehensive assessment of the biological and decorative indicators of varieties of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coreanum (H. Lèv. & Vaniot) Nakai ex T. Mori), ukrainian selection of National Botanical Garden named after N. N. Grishko, for definition the possibility of their using for flower decoration of cities and other settlements of Belarus. Phenological observations were carried out during all vegetation periods from 2010 to 2020. The types of inflorescences of chrysanthemums were classified according to the generally accepted classification, which was developed for the chrysanthemum by the Dresden Institute of Horticulture (Clauss, 1960). Primary comprehensive assessment of chrysanthemum varieties was carried out according to the modified method of varietal assessment of the Central Scientific Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, which based on 11 biological and decorative indicators: color stability of the inflorescence, number of inflorescences on one shoot, height and shape of the plant, leafiness of the shoot (stem), winter hardiness, resistance to diseases and pests , vegetative mobility, annual stability of flowering, duration of flowering, longevity in culture. In article are given the results of the introduction of varieties of chrysanthemum breeding NBG named after N. N. Grishko collection of the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Primary comprehensive assessment of 76 varieties of Korean chrysanthemum. The 31 varieties of chrysanthemums were selected, which can be recommended for flower decoration of cities and towns of Belarus. Thus, investigated varieties of Korean chrysanthemum, breeding NBS named after N. N. Grishko, characterized by a steady rhythm of seasonal growth and development. The majority varieties is going through all stages of seasonal development during the growing season, which indicates their successful adaptation to the climatic conditions of Belarus.