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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.

Sunpapi

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Miyazaki Kiyoshi

4 records

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

Thumrong Suphachadiwong

4 records

Sanihanf

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Tanaka, Toshi|Ahiya, Japan / Funakoshi, Hidefumi|Takarazuka, Japan / Nose, Kenkichi|Ashiya, Japan / Sakazaki, Ushio|Hikone, Japan

5 records

Samantha

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

6 records

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

Qualiagro SA

4 records

SMSJBP7

Active

Syringa L. · Lilac

Wood Timothy D

4 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

4 records

Sweberry

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Fanny-Lewald Str., DE

4 records

Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum

Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S

4 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

4 records

Selchepi

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Siegfried Klemm

4 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Kazunari Ywaki / Takeshi Kanaya Suntory Flowers Limited / Yasuko Ysobe

4 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

4 records

Sonnet

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

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

5 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

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

5 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

4 records

Spamart

Active

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

van der KNAAP LEONARDUS JOHANNES MARIA

4 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

4 records

SAKPXC019

Application submitted

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc Genetics, Zaiger's Inc Genetics

5 records

Cordyline australis (G. Forst.) Endl. · Cabbage tree

Zhejiang Academy of Agriculture Sciences

4 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

REDLANDS NURSERY PTY

4 records