Taimesordi

Taimesordi is a term used in Estonian horticulture to denote plant varieties developed through deliberate breeding and recognized as distinct, uniform, and stable. In practical terms, taimesordi corresponds to what is commonly called a cultivar or cultivar name, and the taimesordi name serves as the unique identifier in seed catalogs, nurseries, and legal documents for reproducing a specific plant.

The word combines taime (plant) with sordi, meaning variety, to form taimesordi. It is used primarily in Estonian-language horticultural literature and official registers to refer to named plant varieties.

Taimesordi names provide identity and traceability for plant products. To qualify as a taimesord, a plant line typically must demonstrate distinctness from existing varieties, uniformity in its traits, and stability across generations, often evaluated under DUS criteria. Names follow international or national conventions and may be protected under plant variety rights in many jurisdictions.

Registration and rights: In Estonia and the European Union, taimesordi can be listed in national or EU registers, enabling seed certification and, where applicable, plant variety protection. The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) administers EU rights, while national offices handle national registrations. Commercial use generally requires compliance with these rules, including documentation of origin, performance data, and propagation information.

See also: Plant variety protection, Cultivar, DUS testing, Seed certification, Nomenclature of cultivated plants.