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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

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.

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
16 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
16 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
18 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
16 records

Cargo

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
21 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
18 records

Calinda

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
14 records

Lancep

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

DE DK ES IT NL SE
17 records

Kompolti

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

AT DE FR HR HU NL +1
12 records

Idared

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ ES FR HU NL PL +2
22 records

Mutsu

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES FR HU NL PL RO +1
23 records

Montana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DE HR NL
17 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
15 records

Cepiland

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

DE DK ES IT SE
16 records

Jonathan

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ ES FR NL RO SI
21 records

Sumtare

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE FR HU IT NL
15 records

Sumpaca

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE FR IT
15 records

Liberty

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
14 records

Osorno

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
14 records

Aurora

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL UA
14 records

Asfari

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
12 records

Merlot

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG DE ES FR MT SK
10 records