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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.

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

5 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

6 records

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

Silvia Hofmann

4 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MAIKE BOXRIKER

4 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

4 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stover Anita

4 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Stoever Anita

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

5 records

indyvio

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Lagerstroemia S.A.R.L.

4 records

H212905

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MAIKE BOXRIKER

4 records

Kerpril

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley

4 records

Keidopuel

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

HIROSHI HIRABAYASHI

4 records

Hakice

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Håkon Vangsnes

4 records

Haegeum

Active

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

Younsup CHO, Hyesung CHO, Moonyoung PARK, Jaeok PARK, Kyungcheol MA, Byeongho KIM, Donggeun LIM, Guekpil BANG, Governor of Jeollanam-do

4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Silviero Sansavini^^^MAURIZIO VENTURA

6 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Losert Dominik

4 records

Thuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar

Wilfried Oltmanns

4 records

Keipunes

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Suntory Flowers Limited, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

4 records

Kimpdel

Active

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Ludwig Kientzler

4 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ZAIGER'S INC. GENETICS

8 records

Keidepuses

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Suntory Flowers Limited, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

HICANA14

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

4 records