Variety traits
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.
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.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.
Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
SARL Adrien Momont et Fils (FR)/KWS Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG (DE)
Poa supina Schrad. · Supina bluegrass
Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG Frau Stefanie Pfeil
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube D&S GMBH
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube D&S GMBH
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
STRUBE D and S GMBH
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
STRUBE D and S GMBH
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
STRUBE D&S GmbH, DE
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Pickseed USA, Inc. & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Lesco Inc.
Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue
D.J. van der Have B.V.
Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA (DE)/KWS Momont Recherche SARL (FR)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
ZAVANELLA| Dr. M. Zavanella c/o S.E.S. Italia
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Straaveren, Maurits C Van
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SES EUROPE N.V./ S.A.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVanderHave N.V./S.A.
Echinodorus L.C. Rich ex Engelm. · Amazon sword
RAINER LEIDHOLT
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube D&S GMBH
Trifolium pratense x Trifolium medium
Agricultural Research, Ltd. / Jakesová, Hana / Masaryk University / Research Institute for Fodder Crops, Ltd.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Nunhems B.V.