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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

Steenks Beheer B.V.

5 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Dr Andrew Bernuetz, Bonza Botanicals Pty Ltd

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Bigbucks

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Pink Vein Pty Ltd

5 records

Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut

Kim M. Moore

4 records

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

4 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

WHEELER, Edmund J. HANCOCK, James F.

4 records

Dimorphotheca ecklonis DC. · Trailing African daisy

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

4 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Jianping Ren

5 records

Balpepin

Application submitted

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Jianping Ren

5 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Snijders Charles

4 records

Aktiva

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

TRIOR LELIE BV

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Michel Adam

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping

4 records

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

4 records

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

Trees Scott C

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat

Trees Scott C.|Arroyo Grande, CA, US / Chou Tau-San|Batavia, IL, US

4 records

Ausbrid

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

4 records

Aurora

Active

Carica papaya L. · Papaya

Avizohar Assaf

5 records

Austrava

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

5 records