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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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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.

Teslove

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

PETER KEES EVELEENS

5 records

Symphony

Protection expired

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

6 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

5 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

6 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Yates, R. A.|deceased, late of Capel, Australia, by Neal William Yates, legal representative

7 records

Nierembergia Ruiz et Pav. · Nierembergia

Yasuyuki Murakami

5 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon, Sun World International, LLC

8 records

Sunmarisu

Protection expired

Verbena L. · Vervain

Tachibana, R.

5 records

Cordyline banksii Hook. f. · Cordyline

Zhejiang Academy of Agriculture Sciences

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Takeshi Kanaya Yasuyuki Murakami

5 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

7 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

LABORATORIO DE INVESTIGACION DE CULTIVOS HORTICOLAS DEL SERVICIO DE INVESTIGACION AGRICOLA

5 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

5 records

Sebring

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PAUL M. LYRENE

8 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Miyazaki Kiyoshi

5 records

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

SATO KAZUNORI

6 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Suntory Flowers

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Takeshi Kanaya Yasuyuki Murakami

5 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Ui Akinobu|Iwata, JP / Ishikawa Shin|Kakegawa, JP

5 records

Silken

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

WILLIAM DAVID LANE

6 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation / Sakata Seed Corporation

6 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

6 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

6 records