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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.

Blanka

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

CZ NL PL
8 records

Zweigelt

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU RO SI
5 records

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES FR
6 records

Zafiro

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ NL
4 records

Rubus L. · Blackberry

NL RO SI
7 records

Eagle

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ NL SK
4 records

Donja

Protection expired

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ NL SK
4 records

Octavia

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NL UA
9 records

Charden

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES FR HU
9 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE DK SE
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR NL SK
6 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

FR NL SI
6 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL
9 records

Goldspur

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ RO SI
4 records

Parant

Protection expired

Phleum nodosum L. · Small-leaf timothy

DK SE
4 records

Tilton

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

ES SI
5 records

Favette

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

ES FR NL
9 records

Matis

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FR NL
7 records

Eros

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL PL UA
9 records

Elliott

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL PL UA
7 records

VANESSA

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

FR IE
6 records

Navaho

Active

Rubus L. · Blackberry

DE NL
6 records

Suntan

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL
8 records