külltivar

Külltivar is a term used in some contexts to refer to a cultivated variety of a plant. It is essentially a human-selected and bred strain of a species that possesses desirable traits, such as improved yield, disease resistance, or specific aesthetic qualities. The term often implies a level of intentional human intervention in the plant's development beyond simple natural selection. Kültivar is closely related to the concept of a cultivar, which is the standard horticultural term used internationally.

The development of külltivars has been a long-standing practice in agriculture and horticulture, dating back thousands of years. Early farmers would select seeds from plants that showed particularly good characteristics and replant them, gradually leading to distinct varieties. Modern breeding techniques, including genetic modification and marker-assisted selection, allow for more precise and rapid development of new külltivars.

These cultivated varieties can be found across a vast range of plant species, from staple food crops like wheat and rice to ornamental flowers and fruit trees. The specific characteristics of a külltivar are often maintained through specific propagation methods, such as grafting or vegetative reproduction, to ensure genetic uniformity. The term emphasizes the human role in shaping the plant for specific purposes or preferences.