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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.

Pacperfu

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

MINDOUB1

Active

Hibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon

Pineau Patrick

4 records

Pacdazz

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

PBB 1473

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Thompson Ellen

4 records

Patrice

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen

4 records

PER1188

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

RUTH KOBAYASHI

4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Luby, James / University of Minnesota

5 records

Pacsally

Active

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

JASON JANDREW

5 records

Packate

Terminated

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

MINDOUV5

Active

Hibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon

Pineau Patrick

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.

5 records

Milaperl

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Piero Frangi, Fondazione Minoprio

4 records

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Milan

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Paclai

Active

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

Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE

4 records

Mandared

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

SANTO RECUPERO,GIUSEPPE RUSSO,GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO RECUPERO,CITRICOM IP (PTY) LTD.

7 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Miyoshi & Co.

5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

5 records

LC NO3

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Schoemaker Alex Frederick

5 records

Nelson

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Produccion Vegetal SL

5 records

Lanidaho

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

4 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

4 records