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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.

Alkmene

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL SI
11 records

Semillon

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES FR SK
6 records

Redwing

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR NL
8 records

Tramin

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

DE UA
9 records

Orion

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR IT
7 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

CZ DE PL
5 records

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

CZ HU SK
7 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

FR NL SI
9 records

Rafzubex

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL
10 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE ES PL
6 records

Shalimar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL
15 records

Carisma

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

ES HU NL
11 records

Perlette

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

RO SI
5 records

Aikido

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU NL SK
5 records

Korina

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

CZ RO SK
5 records

Hybrids between Citrus reticulata Blanco and Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Orange

ES FR
7 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL
10 records

Rasengold

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DE NL
5 records

Navelate

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES FR
7 records

Kimberly

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL PL
11 records

Bay 3484

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

DE NL
8 records

Barlegro

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

DE RO
6 records