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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.

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Westhoff Heinrich

7 records

Caddo

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

John Reuben Clark, USA

5 records

Argyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush

Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU

5 records

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

George Diederick Jansen van Rensburg

8 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

6 records

Abavesca

Active

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Bonza Botanicals Pty Ltd

5 records

Auscook

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

5 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

6 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Wheeler Edmund J. / Hancock James F. / Banados Maria Pilar

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

5 records

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

6 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Winslow Benjamin K. / Masor Laura L.

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

5 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

SHACHAR KARNIEL|SAL GIUMARRA

6 records

Anpink

Active

Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia

Olbricht Klaus|Dresden, DE

5 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Anstern

Active

Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia

MICHALIK ANDREA

5 records

ABCRD02

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR

5 records

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

7 records

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

6 records

ABB 132

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

5 records