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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.

Shinko

Active

Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai · Japanese pear

FR NL
5 records

Armani

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Albarino

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES MT UA
5 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR NL
8 records

Winesap

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES FR
7 records

Luizet

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

ES FR
8 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

DE UA
7 records

Romolo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU UA
5 records

P-HL-B

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

DE SK
5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES FR
8 records

Lambert

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

ES SI
8 records

Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai · Japanese pear

FR NL
6 records

Julyred

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

HU SI
5 records

Shamouti

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

ES FR
6 records

Phantom

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
6 records

Jersey

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL SI
7 records

Olea europaea L. · Olive

MT SI
6 records

Evita

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU SK
4 records

Heiner

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Cirano

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FR NL
7 records