BOARD FOR PLANT VARIETIES
TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
1.
Species: Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L.)
3.
Breeders' reference: ………………………..
Check the explanation (website Naktuinbouw)
4.
Information on origin, maintenance and reproduction of the variety
4.1
Method of maintenance and
reproduction:
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relevant code]
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1 hybrid/2 open-pollinated/3 parent line/4 other………………
1 seed propagated/2 vegetatively propagated
Other information on genetic origin and breeding method:
5.
Characteristics (see CPVO protocol TP/184/2 on the website of CPVO for explanation and example varieties)
(characteristics marked with G are used for grouping of varieties)
G
[complete
relevant code]
1. Plant: height
1 very short/3 short/5 medium/7 tall/9 very tall
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3. Leaf intensity of lobing
1 very weak/3 weak/5 medium/7 strong/9 very strong
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14. Midrib: thickness at 35 cm from base
1 very thin/3 thin/5 medium/7 thick/9 very thick
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16. Midrib: length of spines
1 very short/3 short/5 medium/7 tall/9 very tall
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17. Main stem: time of beginning of elongation 1 very early/3 early/5 medium/7 late/9 very late
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G
18. Main stem: height from base to central
flower head
1 very short/3 short/5 medium/7 tall/9 very tall
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G
19. Main stem: diameter
1 very small/3 small/5 medium/7 large/9 very large
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G
20. Central flower head: length
1 very short/3 short/5 medium/7 tall/9 very tall
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G
21. Central flower head: diameter
1 very small/3 small/5 medium/7 large/9 very large
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22. Central flower head: shape in
longitudinal section
1 triangular/2 ovate/3 oblong /4 circular /5 oblate
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23. Central flower head: shape of tip
1 acute/2 rounded/3 flat/4 depressed
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26. Receptacle: diameter
1 very small/3 small/5 medium/7 large/9 very large
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27. Receptacle: thickness
1 very thin/3 thin/5 medium/7 thick/7 very thick
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30. Outer bract: violet colour on external side
1 absent or very small /3 weak/5 medium/7 strong/9 very strong
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32. Outer bract: shape of apex
1 acute/2 flat/3 emarginate
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34. Outer bract: reflexing of tip
1 inwards/2 straight/3 outwards
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35. Outer bract: length of spine
1 absent or very short/3 short/5 medium/7 long/9 very long
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G
39. Outer bract: thickness at base
1 very thin/3 thin/5 medium/7 thick/7 very thick
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G
40. Plant: number of lateral heads
on main stem
1 very few/3 few/5 medium/7 many/7 very many
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6.
Similar varieties
Mention variety/varieties and differences with this variety/these varieties.
Similar variety
Naktuinbouw
Characteristic(s) in which the similar variety is
different
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State of expression of
similar variety
State of expression of
candidate variety
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BOARD FOR PLANT VARIETIES
TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
1.
Species: Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L.)
3.
Breeders' reference: ………………………..
7.
Additional information which may help the examination of the variety
7.1
Resistances to pests and diseases:
7.2
Any other characteristics which may help to distinguish the variety:
7.3
Special conditions for growing the variety or conducting the examination of the variety:
7.3.1
7.3.2
Main use
[complete
relevant code]
1 fresh market/2 canning/3 industrial use/4 other ………………..
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If 1 fresh market:
1 large flower head/2 small flower head
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If 2 canning:
1 receptacle/2 bottom/3 pickling
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If 3 industrial use:
1 leaf extraction/2 biomass
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Other conditions:
7.4
Other information:
7.5
Photo: it is recommended to provide a representative colour image of the variety to accompany the
Technical Questionnaire.
8.
GMO-information
[complete
relevant code]
a. The variety represents a genetically modified organism (GMO) within the meaning of Article 2(2) of Council Directive EC/2001/18 of
12/03/2001which requires authorization for release in the environment.
1 yes/2 no
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b. If yes, has such authorization been obtained?
1 yes/2 no
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If yes, please attach a copy of such an authorization.
I hereby certify that this information is complete, true and correct
At:
Date:
Name:
Signature:
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