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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

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.

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Kaporal F1

Terminated

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

Robert Prieur

UA
2 records

Kalina F1

Terminated

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

Yolanta Malinovska-Klos

UA
1 record

Khaltsion

Terminated

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Alieksieienko Oksana Volodymyrivna, Vol`s`ka IUliana Oleksandrivna,

UA
1 record

Kentavr

Terminated

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

Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,

UA
1 record

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

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Yordan K. Ivanov, Vasil Y. Valchev, Georgi S. Petkov

BG
3 records

Kaptur

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. subsp. vulgare · Barley

Politechnika Bydgoska im. Jana i Jędrzeja Śniadeckich

PL
1 record

Kantata

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Laskavyi Viktor Volodymyrovych, Laskavyi Volodymyr Pylypovych,

UA
2 records

Jūrė

Terminated

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas

LT
1 record

HURICANE

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cabbage Group) · Cabbage

Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

HR
1 record

Hravis

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Ponomarova Olha Serhiivna, Tokar Oleksandr Petrovych, Zaitsev Oleksii Borysovych,

UA
2 records

Hrand Etalon

Terminated

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Holovchenko Roman Oleksandrovych,Holovchenko Oleksandr IAkovych,

UA
2 records

Holubka

Terminated

Lonicera caerulea L. · Blue-berried honeysuckle

Tykhyi Taras Ivanovych

UA
4 records

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Herkules

Terminated

Anethum graveolens L. · Dill

VERA-AGRA SP. Z.O.O.

PL
1 record

Harpiia

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Solomenko Andrii Ivanovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Skoryk Olena Mykolaivna, Skoryk Volodymyr Viktorovych,

UA
2 records

Hranada F1

Terminated

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

Khartmut Kliain, Troian Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Kondratenko Mykola Viktorovych,

UA
2 records

Hoshi

Application submitted

Lonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai · Honeyberry

Paweł Korfanty

PL
1 record

Honka F

Active

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

Yutaka Ishii

UA
2 records

Haco POL

Active

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

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
1 record

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

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