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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.

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
7 records

B3F45

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
8 records

Civpeak

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

9 records

Rolonda

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ HU SK
5 records

Rixanta

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ HU SK
5 records

Dolby

Active

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

HU NL SK
4 records

Aranca

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ NL SK
4 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES FR MT
5 records

Senador

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

ES HR SI
5 records

Zaidrome

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR NL
7 records

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

CZ DE HU
4 records

Vega

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES HU PL
10 records

Reka

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

HU PL UA
9 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR IT
7 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HR IT UA
4 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ SI SK
8 records

Kecskeméti 262

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ HU SK
4 records

Merdame

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES FR IT
8 records

Indira

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

CZ IT NL
4 records

Yumir

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

DE IT NL
5 records

Solverde

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU NL SK
4 records