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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.

Jintao

Active

Actinidia Lindl. · Actinidia

Huang Hongwen

4 records

Greenpac

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana, Prunus dulcis and Prunus persica

Pinochet Jorge|Barcelona, ES

5 records

Hamid

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Mirko Schuster, D-01324 Dresden

5 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

4 records

Free Derose

Application submitted

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

Mitchell Eu. Hanes Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

4 records

Evipo006

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

4 records

ESM R325

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Ullrich Clarisse

5 records

HIOCE

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

4 records

Free Orch

Application submitted

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

Mitchell Eu. Hanes Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

4 records

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Moen Melchior

4 records

HIICE

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

4 records

EX15320

Active

Exacum trinervium (L.) Druce

Ex-Plant ApS

4 records

Eckakeem

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Fruehwirth Franz

4 records

Hayworth

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike|De Lier, NL

4 records

Euonymus japonicus Thunb. · Japanese spindle

Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Hofmann, Birgit Christa

4 records

H212904

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

van der KNAAP LEONARDUS JOHANNES MARIA

4 records

DLFVIBE2

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

4 records

Gi 1592

Active

Hybrids between Prunus cerasus and Prunus canescens

Sabine Franken-Bembenek

5 records

ESM P023

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Ullrich Clarisse

4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Vissers Orchard Nursery Inc

5 records