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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.

Lipresso

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

FEUERSTEIN ULF^^^Heinrich Busch

AT CZ DE EE IT LT +1
18 records

Staverpi

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

DE DK FR IT NL PL
12 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Nickerson-Zwaan B.V.

BG CZ HR HU NL PL +1
12 records

Evora

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Edhar Venken

CZ DE NL PL SK UA
14 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

The James Hutton Institute, Dundee, DD2 5DA

CZ HU NL PL SK UA
26 records

Lofa

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

SS Hladkè Zivotico S.R.O.

CZ EE HR RO SK
16 records

ES Bella

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tierry Andre

BG CZ ES HR UA
15 records

Camarosa

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

University of California

ES FR NL PL PT
25 records

Sabrosa

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.(PLANASA)

ES NL PL UA
20 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF

DE ES FR NL
21 records

Camarosa

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Voth, Victor|Santa Ana, CA / Shaw, Douglas V.|Davis, CA / Bringhurst, Royce S.|Davis, CA

BG HU IT
13 records

Prim 31

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

STOPPEL, Peter, DE

DE UA
16 records

Kizuri

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Wit Inge De / Eyssen Hendrik / Keulemans Johan / Nicolai Johan / Laer Paul Van

NL UA
18 records

Jeromine

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SCAFO, Jean-Jacques Feuillet

FR NL
17 records

Fismille

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

ZERR| Katharina Zerr

DE PL
12 records

Tanarua

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosen Tantau, D-25431 Uetersen

PL
12 records

Erika

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

PITITTO, Antonio GADLER, Luigi DE SALVADOR, Flavio Roberto

NL
14 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

FR
14 records

Compass

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

NL
17 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Shachar Karniel, Sal Guimarra,

UA
14 records

Zalsalan

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

12 records

PA1Unibo

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Stefano Lugli, Riccardo Correale, Michelangelo Grandi

14 records

NK Dolbi

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG CZ FR HR HU +1
14 records

Licamero

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Secobra Saatzucht

DK EE FI LT LU LV +1
20 records