Tulip Merapi

Engineering resilience and phenotype of the 'Merapi' tulip

'Merapi' is a Triumph class tulip, which occupies the 'golden mean' in professional floriculture due to its high forcing capability and predictable flower architecture. The technical value of this variety lies in its genetic shield, providing stability under intensive greenhouse conditions.

Phytosanitary profile and breeding barrier

A critical component of this variety is its resistance to a complex of pathogens that annually account for 20% of yield losses in less protected cultivars. 'Merapi' implements breeding-based protection against four key threats:

• Fusarium wilt: strengthened bulb cell walls prevent fungal mycelia penetration, reducing losses during storage and transport.
• Verticillium wilt: the vascular system remains functional even under stress in high-humidity greenhouse environments.
• Tomato mosaic virus: specific genome breeding minimizes pathogen transmission risks, maintaining petal color purity.
• Cladosporium: the variety demonstrates high tolerance to leaf spots, which is critical for maintaining photosynthetic activity and proper development of the daughter bulb.

Architecture and production parameters

The 'Merapi' peduncle is of medium height, making it optimal for automated cutting lines. The density of the red petals ensures excellent transportability: they are not prone to creasing and maintain turgor during long storage. The medium blooming period allows for flexible cutting schedules, integrating the variety into conveyor production systems without risks of overgrowth or developmental delays. It is a balanced tool for those who prioritize risk mitigation and final product quality.