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Variety traits

Vining habit

Vining habit is a descriptive indicator of plant architecture characterizing a cultivar's ability to produce long lateral shoots. This trait is typical for cucurbits and is taken into account when planning planting patterns and cultivation methods.

Mentioned in descriptions 6 098 varieties reference book.

Vining habit is a colloquial term for a plant's appearance, indicating the presence of long lateral shoots or vines. In professional breeding, this trait is evaluated through morphological parameters, such as main stem length, branching intensity, and overall bush shape, which are recorded in DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) protocols.

These parameters are assessed using metric units of length, the number of lateral shoots, or scoring scales adopted by specific testing centers. There is no standardized universal vining index, so the assessment is always specific to the characteristics of the botanical taxon.

The expression of this trait depends on the interaction between the cultivar's genotype and environmental conditions, including plant density, nutrition regime, and moisture. When selecting a cultivar, agronomists are advised to refer to the official description of the habit, as the degree of vining directly affects the required spacing and the choice of agrotechnical practices, such as the use of trellises.

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Found in these crops

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.

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Mirza Mohammed Shoaib^^^Andrew Bernuetz

6 records

Ausmove

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

6 records

Auspoly

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

6 records

Ausernie

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

6 records

auslofty

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

7 records

Poulaps

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

DK FR IT NL PL
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ludwig Feldmeier

DE IT UA
5 records

Purpalit

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Hofmann Christa

CZ DE HU PL
5 records

Guishiva

Protection expired

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Guillou, Maurice/Guillou, Jacques/Guillou, Bernard

BE DE HU SE
5 records

Hanka

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Firma Nasienna GRANUM - Z. Manias - S. Menc - J. Szymański Spółka Jawna

IT PL SE
5 records

Kleblue

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Siegfried Klemm, Klemm + Sohn GmbH & Co. KG

HU PL
5 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Zorzi Sementi (IT)

HR IT SI
5 records

Pennea

Application submitted

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Michalik, Andrea / Michalik, Andrea

CZ HU PL
5 records

Perenta

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SATIMEX QUEDLINBURG HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT GmbH

CZ DE SK
6 records

Pensyb

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

CZ HU PL
5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND STAR ROSE

DE FR IT
6 records

Fismoli

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

SCHUMANN| Ingeborg Schumann Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt fuer Gartenbau

DE PL SE
5 records

Everest

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

VINSON PETER

CZ SK UA
6 records

Korimro

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE

DE FR NL
5 records

Emérite

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR IT
6 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Domaine Public (FR)

ES FR UA
5 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

AGRI DIFFUSION SCRL

BE CZ UA
5 records

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