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

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

Sugar beet 561 Red fescue 131 Kentucky bluegrass 79 Tall fescue 40 Mangelwurzel 22 Beet 20 Alstroemeria 14 Umbrella bamboo 11 Coral Flower 10 Garden beet 9 ZZ plant 7 Common bent 7

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.

Barmalia

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

CZ DE FR NL SK

11 records

Baccara

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

VANDERHAVE SUGAR BEET SEED

BE ES FR SE UA

11 records

Narcos

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

CZ FR PL UA

9 records

Merak

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

STRUBE GmbH&Co.KG, DE

CZ HR RO SI

8 records

Helena

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

LIMAGRAIN GENETICS

DE DK FR NL

14 records

Wawilow

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube, D

CZ HR UA

8 records

Valdora

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

DE DK FR

12 records

Geisha

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Niels Christian Nielsen

CZ DE UA

9 records

Belleaire

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES

DE FR NL

9 records

Beudin

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

CZ DK FR

11 records

Adio

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

MHR SEEDS LIMITED

CZ PL UA

9 records

Amarone

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

DE DK FR

11 records

Markus

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DK NL

12 records

Barlennium

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

DE FR

11 records

Puma

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderhave NV

BG ES HR IT NL SI

8 records

Cameleon

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.

DE DK ES FR NL UA

7 records

Kipunji smart

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.

ES HR IT LT UA

7 records

BTS Smart 2040 N

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

CZ DE IT PL UA

7 records

Rizor

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Societe Europeenne de Semences (IT)

CZ DE ES FR GR IT

8 records

Smart Briga KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat SE, Einbeck DE

CZ DE HR HU IT UA

8 records

Lolita

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BG DE HR HU NL PL

8 records

Terranova KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS, D

CZ ES HR LT

7 records

Palace

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MARIBO SEED INT. APS

DK ES FR LT SE

7 records

Rufilla

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Feldsaaten Freudenberger Gmbh & Co (DE)

CZ DE HR SK UA

8 records

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.