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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.

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ DE
6 records

Arosa

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL RO
9 records

Admiral

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL
14 records

Furmint

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

RO SI
6 records

Cardinal

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU SI
6 records

Triora

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
5 records

Zee Lady

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
7 records

Peerless

Active

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

ES
5 records

Ouachita

Active

Rubus L. · Blackberry

NL
7 records

Navelina

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES
9 records

Magnus

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
7 records

Haronia

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

DE
8 records

Lucia

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
12 records

Furore

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
7 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
7 records

EMH

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

FR
10 records

Dipred

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

UA
8 records

Felicita

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
7 records

Giulia

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

IT
6 records

Flamingo

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
12 records

Farlis

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

FR
8 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
7 records