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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.

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Thomason, Charles

HU
8 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.(PLANASA)

ES
5 records

NF63.3

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

New Fruits, I

UA
7 records

LBR 96 1

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION AGROPECUARIA (INIA)

ES
8 records

PIA 41

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Plants for Europe Ltd

DE
6 records

PHAP-9

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

HU
4 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Washington State University Research Foundation (US)

FR
6 records

LG 30500

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe, F

IT
9 records

I 24

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

Todolivo S.L.^^^Universidad de Córdoba

ES
9 records

GF 677

Active

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE-INRA

ES
8 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

United States Department of Agriculture-ARS HCRL

ES
7 records

Mach 1

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PGG Wrightson Seeds

IT
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

CZ
4 records

D 2212

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Seemüller Erich

DE
6 records

L 93 XD

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

Barenbrug USA

CZ
5 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Benoit Escande (FR)

FR
6 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Advanta Semillas S.A.I.C., Pacífic Seeds Pty. Ltd.

DK
6 records

Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon

Dr Hannes Breedt, ARC - Institute for Tropical and Sub-Tropical Crops (ITSC)

ES
4 records

Mecardonia Ruiz et Pav.

Ushio Sakazaki

4 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

GAVRISh SERGEJ FEDOROVICh / PORTYaNKIN ALEKSEJ EVGEN'EVICh / ShAMShINA ANNA VYaChESLAVOVNA / ShEVKUNOV VALERIJ NIKOLAEVICh / HOMChENKO NINA NIKOLAEVNA / SUROVOVA TAT'YaNA YaKOVLEVNA / PLUZhNIK IVAN SERGEEVICh

IT
4 records

EA 4006

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Benoit Escande (FR)

FR
6 records

B.9

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

RESPUBLIKANSKOE NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNOE DOCHERNEE UNITARNOE PREDPRITIE «INSTITUT PLODOVODSTVA»

HU
5 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

4 records

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