Orlova E.E., Kozlova E.A., Zubik I.N.

Analysis of variability of decorative features of the genus Dahlia Cav. in annual culture in the conditions of the Moscow region

In this paper, the results of the analysis of the variability of quantitative and qualitative decorative features of hybrid dahlia varieties (Dahlia x cultorum Thorsr. et Reis) used in landscaping of the Moscow region are considered. The following varieties are used in the work: Vesioly rebjata mix, Monarch mix, Butterfly Mix, Rumba white, Unwins Bedding Mix, Collarette Dandy Mix. To assess the variability, quantitative characteristics were selected: plant height, leaf size (length, width) and petiole, inflorescence diameter, tongue flower size, abundance of flowering (number of inflorescences per plant), duration of flowering; and qualitative: bush shape, compactness, type, color, glossiness, basket type, basket position relative to leaves, position, color of tongue flowers. The variability of quantitative features was assessed by calculating the coefficients of variation, the variability of qualitative features - by establishing the modalities and frequencies of occurrence. It was found that the studied varieties are the most variable in terms of plant height and the number of inflorescences on the plant, the most stable in terms of inflorescence sizes.

Keywords: ANNUAL DAHLIA, BORDER VARIETIES, MORPHOLOGICAL SIGNS, QUANTITATIVE SIGNS, QUALITATIVE SIGNS, COLOR OF INFLORESCENCES, VARIABILITY OF DECORATIVE SIGNS