Variety traits

Waxy bloom

Waxy bloom is a layer of wax-like substances on the surface of plant organs that acts as a protective barrier against moisture evaporation, overheating, and pests. This trait is genetically determined and serves as an important criterion for a variety's resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses.

Mentioned in descriptions 5 256 varieties reference book.

Waxy bloom (epicuticular wax) is a layer of substances on the surface of leaves, stems, and fruits that acts as a transpiration barrier, reducing moisture loss during drought conditions and reflecting ultraviolet radiation for protection against overheating. Visually, it manifests as a characteristic glaucous sheen on the plant's surface.

The intensity of bloom formation is determined by the genetic characteristics of the variety, but is subject to environmental factors. Wax synthesis increases at lower temperatures (below 15 °C), higher levels of UV radiation, and moisture deficit, which allows the plant to adapt to changing growing conditions.

In the state variety testing system, this trait is assessed visually by experts on a scoring scale, where the degree of expression is determined by comparison with an accepted standard. The presence of a strong waxy bloom increases the crop's resistance to pest damage, but creates a hydrophobic surface that requires a specific approach to the selection of adjuvants when conducting treatments.

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Breakdown by crop

Grape Bloom 530 Waxy bloom — white cabbage 290 Plum wax bloom 284 Grape bloom 214 Apple bloom 125 Waxy bloom — soft wheat 112 Waxy bloom — onion 73 Blueberry bloom 73 Waxy bloom — onion 64 Waxy bloom — red cabbage 54 Waxy bloom of barley 52 Waxy bloom — cauliflower 37 Gooseberry waxy bloom 34 Waxy bloom of garden carnation 33 Waxy bloom — leek 32 Waxy bloom of raspberry 28 Bloom — Japanese plum 28 Waxy bloom of garlic 23 Waxy bloom of watermelon 21 Waxy bloom — Savoy cabbage 21 Apple Waxy Bloom 18 Olive waxy bloom 14 Waxy bloom of pea 14 Waxy bloom of triticale 14

Found in these crops

Grapevine 490 European plum 292 White cabbage 288 Common grape vine 203 Apple 126 Bread wheat 109 Onion 73 Highbush blueberry 63 Onion 63 Red cabbage 53 Barley 44 Cauliflower 37

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.

Ridu

Active

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

DLF-Trifolium (DK)

HR HU PL RO SI

13 records

Graffiti

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Zsolt Galli

CZ DK PL SK UA

10 records

Bluecrop

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

HU NL PL SI UA

16 records

Naxos

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SSC JP

FR HR UA

12 records

Top Shelf

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Wagner L. Adam, Brazelton M. David

NL UA

15 records

Bastille

Active

Chenopodium quinoa Willd. · Quinoa

STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH-WAGENINGEN PLANT RESEARCH

11 records

KWS Gilmor

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE DK EE PL +1

14 records

Anapurna

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research SNC, F

BG FR HU IT RO

16 records

Wirosa

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

CZ HR HU NL PL SI +1

10 records

Hanita

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Walter Hartmann c/o Universität Hohenheim

AT CZ DE HU NL PL +1

18 records

Askaban

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dieter Stelling

AT EE HU LT PL UA

12 records

Vestri

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

CZ HU NL PL SI SK

9 records

Coronet

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Sakata Seed Europe B.V.

BG HR HU NL PL SK +1

10 records

Lord

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

BG CZ FR IT PL SK

9 records

Armada

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ROTHWELL PLANT BREEDERS (GB)

DK ES FR IE PL

16 records

LG Capricorn

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe, F

BG FR HU IT RO

14 records

Piano

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

WILDE PEER

DE DK EE PL UA

15 records

Arrivist

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

CZ HR NL PL SK

10 records

Romanza

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta, NL

BG HR HU NL

10 records

Tomahawk

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

FR PL UA

12 records

Velluto Blue

Active

Vaccinium virgatum Aiton · Rabbit-eye blueberry

The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited

11 records

Seascape

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

VOTH, VICTOR - BRINGHURST, R.

9 records

Blue Moon

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Patel Narandra

14 records

Yoda

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG

DE EE FI FR LT UA

17 records

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Variety traits

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Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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