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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.

Abaco

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

NL
4 records

Zouk 32

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ZOUK bvba, BE3800 Sint-Truiden

5 records

Airone

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NUNHEMS

NL
5 records

Zalsalix

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Achille

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Aberace

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

IE
4 records

Weslowei

Protection expired

Lobelia L. · Cardinal Flower

Westhoff Interpel, Spezialkulturen-Zuchtneuheiten

4 records

Vertis

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Stemkens, H.

4 records

007

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

IT
4 records

ZZ04062

Active

hybrids between Vaccinium corymbosum L. and Vaccinium darrowii Camp

The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research

4 records

UF0646

Active

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

David G. Clark^^^Phuong Nguyen

4 records

Zalsaleo

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

DR FRANK B. BROWN

4 records

WEL20390

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Welzel Christian

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Weeks Roses

4 records

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

4 records

Viking

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Blom Arie

4 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE

4 records

Veronese

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.

4 records

Yarob

Terminated

Antirrhinum L. · Snapdragon

Frederic Charles Yates

4 records

Tikorg

Active

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Martina Feindura

4 records

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Ushio Sakazaki

5 records

USCALI4

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ushio Sakazaki, Plant 21 LLC

4 records

TNHEUCHA

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records