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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

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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.

RLH1 9P7

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Robert Harold Head^^^Lisa Jones Head

3 records

C01 43

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Gary Wright Paul M. Lyrene

4 records

ESM R394

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Ullrich Clarisse

4 records

Helleborus niger L. · Christmas rose

Josef Heuger

3 records

C97-41

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Gary Wright et Paul Lyrene

3 records

Piku 1

Active

Prunus canescens L. x Prunus tomentosa L.

Sächsisches Landesamt für Umwelt Landwirtschaft und Geologie

4 records

CG 202

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

James Cummins, Herbert Aldwinckle, Gennaro Fazio & Terence Robinson, Cornell University

3 records

KM-MG24

Active

Lomandra longifolia · Spiny-head mat-rush

Miner Keith / Miner Jennifer

3 records

KLEPS 06127

Terminated

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

Nils Klemm

3 records

Carpinus betulus L. · European hornbeam

Warren Keith S.

3 records

Cornus kousa Burger ex Hance · Kousa dogwood

Thomas J. Molnar^^^John M. Capik

3 records

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

ESMERALDA BREEDING B.V.

3 records

10.00.99

Active

Campanula x haylodgensis hort

Jensen Gert K.|Odense N, DK

3 records

EB 12-19

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Vincent Andrew David Mazzardis

4 records

E756-36

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Katherine M. Evans

3 records

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

4 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Peter Vinson

3 records

ALM 21

Active

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

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE IT
3 records

GW 3436

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Golden West Seed Bulgaria

BG GR
6 records

Grisu'

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
3 records