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ActiveTrifolium ambiguum M. Bieb. · Caucasian clover
Jadwiga Andrzejewska
PL
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Variety traits
Rhizome — Caucasian clover, kura clover, honey clover, pellett clover
Trifolium ambiguum M. Bieb.
The rhizome is the primary organ of vegetative reproduction and a key factor in the survival of Caucasian clover, providing high resistance to extreme conditions.
In the reference 3 varieties crop Caucasian clover, where this is mentioned in the description.
Caucasian clover is classified as a clonal species, investing up to 44% of its dry mass in the development of an underground network. This system allows the crop to colonize new areas and form secondary plants, ensuring survival under severe frost, drought, and soil compaction.
Intensive development of underground organs during the first year of life occurs at the expense of above-ground biomass, which leads to slow crop development after sowing and high sensitivity to weeds. For successful propagation, the use of rhizome fragments containing nodes with buds is most effective.
In breeding and research, genotypes are evaluated by rhizome length, number of nodes, and expansion intensity. A well-developed rhizomatous network directly correlates with the longevity of the stand, allowing the crop to recover rapidly after damage to the above-ground parts.
General information about the subject — on the page Rhizome.
Varieties of Caucasian clover mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.