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Variety traits

Vigor

Vigor is the genetic ability of a variety for intensive vegetative biomass accumulation or an indicator of seed viability reflecting germination energy and the ability to overcome soil resistance.

Mentioned in descriptions 53 548 varieties reference book.

The vigor of a variety is manifested in the overall development power of aerial organs, including tillering intensity, shoot length, and the rate of leaf area formation. As a seed characteristic, this indicator reflects the ability of seedlings to develop successfully under actual field conditions by pushing through the soil layer, which distinguishes it from standard laboratory germination.

During variety testing, development intensity is assessed visually or through biometric indicators, such as plant height and crown diameter, in comparison with reference samples. Objectivity of the assessment is achieved only under identical agrotechnical conditions, as the manifestation of this trait depends directly on the availability of nutrients, moisture, temperature, and light to the plants.

Hereditary predisposition to vigor determines the suitability of a variety for specific technologies. Vigorous varieties have an advantage in competition with weeds, while less vigorous forms are preferable for intensive technologies that allow for the use of high-density planting schemes and facilitate mechanized harvesting. At the same time, the general state of the plants and the incidence of phytopathogens can significantly suppress the natural growth potential of any variety.

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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.

Albertin

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

1 record

AITANA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

2 records

AGAWAM

Active

Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

2 records

ANDALUZA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

1 record

Adenora

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

Alencon

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

1 record

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

1 record

LID3641C

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
1 record

Voskeat

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR
1 record

TAVELLA BRISA

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ES
1 record

Veles

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SK
1 record

Prykarpatska 96

Application submitted

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UA
1 record

PEARL

Withdrawn

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

DK
1 record

Korona

Withdrawn

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

HU
1 record