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
KWS, D
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube, D
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
PRODANA SEEDS A/S (DK)
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
DLF B.V.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
U DIECKMANN
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Maribo Seed International ApS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Participations AG
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed GmbH (DE)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube-Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Margaret Rekoske
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Maribo Seed International ApS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Dietrich Hauer, Wolfgang Mechelke,
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
LION SEEDS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
STRUBE D and S GMBH
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Masfeld John
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
STRUBE GmbH&Co.KG, DE
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
ROSE-FRICKER| Crystal Rose-Fricker c/o Pure-Seed Testing, Inc.
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
The Pickseed Companies Group
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
BARENBRUG HOLDING| Barenbrug Holding B.V.