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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.

Camstra

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria|Naaldwijk, NL

4 records

Citrus L. · Citrus

SENDRA ROCHER RAFAEL

6 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

5 records

Buhee

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Nagisa AIZAWA

5 records

DLFVAN9

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

4 records

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Dr Andrew Berneutz, Bonza Botanicals Pty Ltd

4 records

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

Hanes Mitchell|Morgan Hill, CA

4 records

Codiap

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

GRAHAM NOEL BROWN

4 records

Dela 051

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

SANDRINE DELABROYE|THIERRY DELABROYE

4 records

CBRZ0002

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Charisma

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

ARC INFRUITEC-NIETVOORBIJ

5 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

William Wechter^^^Amnon Levi^^^Richard Hassell

4 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Nielsen Rune Harboe

5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

University of Saskatchewan

6 records

Campeacl

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Caltrablupu

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Theodorus Cornelis Maria Van Kleinwee

4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science

4 records

Gypsophila paniculata L. · Baby's-breath

Gavriel Danziger

4 records

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

Slaughter John K.

5 records

Dark Jodie

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis

4 records

Bruce

Active

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

Lowe Russell G.|Te Puke, NZ / Hofstee Bart|Te Puke, NZ

4 records