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Variety traits

Rhizome

A rhizome is a modified underground stem that functions in nutrient storage, vegetative propagation, and overwintering. In agronomy, this trait is considered to assess a variety's biological potential, soil cultivation strategy, and spatial isolation requirements.

Mentioned in descriptions 2 122 varieties reference book.

A rhizome is an underground organ that provides a plant with the ability for vegetative propagation and survival under adverse conditions through the accumulation of nutrient reserves. The presence of rhizomes allows a crop to maintain viability when the above-ground part dies off, which increases the plant's overall resistance to drought or low temperatures.

Rhizome assessment in variety testing is conducted to confirm the distinctness, uniformity, and stability of a variety. Specialists record the presence, shape, growth direction, and depth of the underground organs based on the official variety description. In the case of vegetative crop propagation, spatial isolation standards are determined taking into account rhizome length to prevent mechanical mixing and undesirable spreading.

Indicators of rhizome development are considered species-specific, so universal criteria for their evaluation do not exist. In cases where the rhizome is the target part of the harvest, for example, in a number of medicinal crops, productivity is assessed through the mass of underground organs. In other situations, agronomic practices are planned based on the variety description, considering its potential for vegetative propagation and the need for weed control.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Silanto

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DLF Beet Seed APS

HU UA
5 records

Siskin

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE DK
8 records

Silezja

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.

PL UA
5 records

Reggae

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR
8 records

Perfekta

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

LION SEEDS

IT LT
5 records

Musette

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR
8 records

Marshal

Active

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Maribo France SA (FR)

DK FR
5 records

Manzu

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
6 records

Mazurka

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR
8 records

Korab

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

WIELKOPOLSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO SP.Z.O.O

PL UA
5 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Barenbrug USA

FR IT
6 records

Kyenna

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

FR NL
8 records

Gima

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

FR NL
7 records

Garrot

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

CZ FR
5 records

Hastings

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

FR NL
9 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

RAGT 2n, FR

FR SK
6 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE PL
5 records

Boa

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE

FR UA
6 records

Carberry

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

DE FR
6 records

Clemens

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF B.V.

DE FI
6 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed GmbH (DE)

DE FR
5 records

Annalena

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

EURO GRASS Breeding GmbH & Co KG, DE

DK FR
8 records

Aiglon

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

FR NL
7 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

6 records

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