NAOMI POINSETTIA VARIETY FOR INDOOR SPACES

Abstract

Objective: Evaluate the behavior of the Naomi poinsettia variety and its varietal description applying UPOV guidelines.

Design/methodology/approach: The variety was generated through the genotechnical methods of hybridization, individual selection, and use of the grafting technique. The varietal description was made based on the document of the Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV).The experimental design used was completely randomized with 10 replications. Vegetative and reproductive characters of the plant were recorded. The information was studied by analysis of variance and Tukey mean comparison test (P≤ 0.05).

Results: Naomi is tall with breadth and intermediate branching. The intensity of the green color in the middle third of the stem is strong. Oval-shaped leaf, of intermediate size with a rounded base without curvature in the main vein. Elliptical bract, without torsion and intermediate roughness between nerves.

Limitations on study/implications: The variety propagates asexually via cuttings and is preserved as the original plant for cuttings production. It needs adequate nutrition, light and temperature conditions that do not allow its floral differentiation.

Findings/conclusions: The new poinsettia material presents phenotypic attributes demanded by the market. The varietal description indicates that it is comparable with other INIFAP varieties and with those found on the market. It can be competitive and is considered a candidate to diversify the offer of poinsettia plants in the Christmas season.