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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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Found in these crops

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.

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Nam, Eun-Young, Jun, Ji-Hae, Chung Kyeong-ho, Yun, Seok-Kyu, Kwon Jung-Hyun, Kim,Sung-Jong, Do Yun-Su

FR
2 records

PRO 618

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

VIVEROS PROVEDO, S.A.

ES
5 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.(PLANASA)

ES
5 records

TOP GAN

Active

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

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

HR
2 records

PICOL 1

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer / Dr. Andreas Peil im Inst. f. ZF an gartenb. Kulturen und Obst -Julius-Kühn-Institut-

DE
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VAN MONS (FR)

FR
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ENERGIAS DE VILLARRUBIA, S.L.

ES
4 records

NAT M BN

Active

Juglans major x Juglans regia

BOSQUES NATURALES S.A.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

PRO 346

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

VIVEROS PROVEDO, S.A.

ES
5 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

BLAKER KENDRA M.

ES
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

High Mowing Seeds Tom Stearns

NL
3 records

Mi 13

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Institut za povrtarstvo, Smederevka Palanka

SI
2 records

Mac Spur

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

GREENSLADE MERVYN (CA)

FR
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SERIDA

ES
3 records

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

ES
3 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
3 records

PRO 486

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

VIVEROS PROVEDO, S.A.

ES
6 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Paul J. Friday

UA
3 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

David Ruiz González^^^Manuel Rubio Angulo^^^Juan Alfonso Salazar Martínez^^^José Egea Caballero^^^Alfonso Guevara Gázquez^^^José Enrique Cos Terrer^^^Antonio Carrillo Navarro^^^Federico García Montiel^^^Domingo López Ortiz

ES
4 records

P 7043

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

NL
2 records