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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.

Poulsail

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Pactina

Active

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

Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

PER2009

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Groot Dana J.

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Thompson Ellen

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

JASON JANDREW

5 records

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

Richard Button and Ann Lamb, Sunshine Foliage World

4 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

5 records

Paclara

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Paccrio

Active

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

4 records

PHOZ0001

Active

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Pacfox

Active

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

Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE

4 records

Orri

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Vardi Aliza

6 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Bonz Botanicals Pty Ltd (Dr Andrew Bernutz)

4 records

PH2VK

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

6 records

Pender

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Penhow Nurseries

4 records

Navsel 1

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

SCHARCHAR KARNIEL

5 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records