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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

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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.

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

4 records

TMGH

Active

Magnolia grandiflora L. · Southern magnolia

Strickland Thomas Julian

4 records

Carica papaya L. · Papaya

Roberto Jaime García Padilla

4 records

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Yencho George Craig|Raleigh, NC, US / Pecota Kenneth|Raleigh, NC, US

4 records

VEAZ0057

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

4 records

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Pecota Kenneth|Raleigh, NC, US / Yencho G. Craig|Raleigh, NC, US / Hancock, Jr. Charles Newell|Bear Creek, NC, US

4 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Yomo Yasunori

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Yamada Masahiro

4 records

STO2

Active

Prunus cerasus x Prunus schmittii

Stoppel Peter

5 records

TNHEU041

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Gossett Gary J.|Portland, OR, US

4 records

Sunblu

Protection expired

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Ushio Sakazaki Suntory Flowers Limited

4 records

Tiararoyal

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

TRIOR LELIE BV

4 records

Sugratwelve

Application submitted

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Newby, Harry J. Jr.

4 records

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Silze GmbH & Co KG

4 records

STO3

Active

Prunus cerasus x Prunus schmittii

Stoppel Peter

4 records

Citrus reticulata Blanco x Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Mandarin

Qualiagro SA

4 records

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Pecota Kenneth|Raleigh, NC / Yencho G. Craig|Washington, NC / Pierce Cynthia|Clayton, NC

4 records

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

Thumrong Suphachadiwong

5 records

Sunvivaro

Application submitted

Verbena L. · Vervain

YOMO, YASUNORI / MIYAZAKI, KIYOSHI / YOMO, YASUNORI / MIYAZAKI, KIYOSHI

4 records

Sunbelkos

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Yasuyuki Murakami

4 records

Sunremi

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Miyano, Shinya, Katori-gun, Chiba

4 records