BTS 1915
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
DE
2 records
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.
Breakdown by crop
Rhizome — red fescue
159
Rhizomes — Kentucky bluegrass
82
Rhizome — Tall fescue
32
Alstroemeria rhizome
17
Heuchera rhizome
11
Rhizome of umbrella bamboo
9
Rhizome of Colonial Bentgrass
8
Horseradish rhizome
6
Rhizome — Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl.
6
Echinodorus Rhizome
6
Red top (black bent)
5
Rhizomes of reed canary grass
5
Zantedeschia Rhizome
5
Rhizome of Smooth Brome
4
Rhizomes — Slender creeping red fescue
4
Rhizome — Ajania, gold and silver chrysanthemum, iso-giko, iso-giku
3
Rhizome — Caucasian clover, kura clover, honey clover, pellett clover
3
Rhubarb Rhizome
3
Rhizome — Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep.
3
Rhizome — Festuca trachyphylla
3
Rhizome of Giant Miscanthus
3
Alfalfa Crown
3
Begonia Rhizome
3
Asparagus Rhizome
3
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.
Barfalla
Protection expiredFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
DK
FR
HR
NL
SE
SI
7 records
Nugget
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
HR
SE
6 records
Kawetina
Protection expiredBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DE
FR
HR
PL
6 records
Ritmo
Protection expiredBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
BG
ES
HR
IT
5 records
Lena
Protection expiredBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DE
HR
IT
NL
6 records
Contender
ActiveFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
CZ
DE
6 records
Rosana
Protection expiredFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
CZ
SK
6 records
Rožnovský
ActiveAgrostis gigantea Roth · Black bent
CZ
SK
4 records
Navigator II
ActiveFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
CZ
4 records
Bizem
ActiveFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
CZ
4 records
Firmina KWS
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
CZ
DE
HR
3 records
BTS 3480 N
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
BE
NL
3 records
Rainette
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.
ES
FR
3 records
Smart Populara KWS
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
PETER MADLAINA, HAUER DIETRICH
DE
UA
4 records
Smart Ninetta KWS
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Maik Gertz, Monica Fauser, Dietrich Hauer,
DE
UA
4 records
Hippocampe
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.
ES
FR
3 records
Lonneka KWS
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS Saat SE Finanzbuchhaltung
BE
NL
3 records
BTS Smart 3830 N
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
CZ
IT
3 records
Manatee Smart
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A.
IT
UA
3 records
Dauphin
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.
ES
FR
3 records
Carma
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DLF Beet Seed APS
BE
DK
3 records
Chamois
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.
ES
FR
3 records
BTS Smart 5935 N
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
CZ
IT
3 records