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
Betaseed Inc. (US)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed Inc. (US)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Maribo Seed International ApS, DK
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube D&S GMBH
Agrostis canina L. · Velvet bent
Philipp Berner (+) / Joachim Zeller
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
WIELKOPOLSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO SP.Z.O.O
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVanderhave NV
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVanderhave NV
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
Sakata Seed America Inc. (SAI)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
WIELKOPOLSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO SP.Z.O.O
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DLF Beet Seed APS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Breeding Division of Hellenic Sugar Industry
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG (DE)
Betonica officinalis L. · betony
FUTUREPLANTS V.O.F.
Athyrium niponicum (Mett.) Hance · Japanese painted fern
Ballantyne Diana
Heliconia psittacorum L. f. · parrot's-flower
Dümmen Group B.V.
Campanula punctata Lam. · Spotted bellflower
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Campanula takesimana Nakai · Korean bellflower
Madsen Christian Hald
Begonia-Rex-Hybridae · King begonia
BOOMAN JAMES LAWRENCE
Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo
Bent Olsen
Epimedium L. · Barrenwort
Probst Darrell R