Cultivar
Cultivar
Cultivar (/ˈkʌltɪvɑːr/), a term derived from 'cultivated variety', is a plant or grouping of plants selected for desirable characteristics that can be maintained by propagation.
Etymology
The term 'Cultivar' is a portmanteau of the words 'cultivated' and 'variety'. It was first coined by Liberty Hyde Bailey in 1923.
Definition
A cultivar is a plant or group of plants that have been selectively bred for specific characteristics. These characteristics can include size, color, disease resistance, or adaptability to specific climates. Cultivars are typically propagated through cuttings, grafting, or other methods to maintain their unique characteristics.
Related Terms
- Propagation: The process of creating new plants from a variety of sources: seeds, cuttings, bulbs and other plant parts.
- Grafting: A horticultural technique whereby tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together.
- Hybrid: The offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds, varieties, species or genera through sexual reproduction.
- Genetic diversity: The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
- Selective breeding: The process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotypic traits.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cultivar
- Wikipedia's article - Cultivar
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