Biodynamic vegetable breeding using the example of Rodelika

Since 1998 Rodelika is officially registered as a newly bred carrot variety. It had been developed by positive mass selection over a 13 year period, based on an old-established variety within a farm based biodynamic system. The goal was a fine root with good health and a focus on taste and ability of maturation. Therefore a selection-system in organoleptic characteristics sweetness and aroma was created. Numerous investigations demonstrate the very high quality of Rodelika. Property Rights of this open-pollinated variety are held by the charitable association Kultursaat as a common heritage...