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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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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.

Poulnye

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

DE DK FI NL PL
10 records

Tanatesil

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Tantau, Mathias|Uetersen, Federal Republic of Germany

DE DK FR NL SE
9 records

Niva

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

PLANT BREEDING STATION

CZ LT LV PL SK
10 records

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

Tee 2 Green Corp (US)

BE CZ DE FR NL
12 records

Kalunga

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden, NL

BG CZ NL PL SK
9 records

Frontal

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT R2n sas, FR-12033 Rodez Cedex 9

DK EE LT LV SE
13 records

Levina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Royal Sluis (NL)

BG HU NL SI UA
9 records

Crisby

Active

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

NUNZA BV, NL

HR HU IT NL SK
11 records

Comer

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Rijksstation Voor Plantenveredeling (BE)

AT BE DE FR NL
17 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Claus Einfeldt

CZ DK FR RO UA
13 records

Bodilis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Vilmorin SA (FR)

CZ FR HR HU PL
9 records

Evka

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Jaroslav Janecek

CZ DE HU PL SK
9 records

Dexter 1

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT BE DE NL PL
14 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

RUP «GRODNENSKIJ ZONALNYJ INSTITUT RASTENIEVODSTVA NAN BELARUSI»

FR HU NL RO SI
21 records

Romanza

Active

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

Syngenta, NL

BG HR HU NL
10 records

Tasman

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

WOODFIELD DEREK

DE FR NL PL
14 records

Sunset

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

The Regents of the University of California (US)

ES FR NL PT
17 records

Paladin

Active

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR HR SK UA
11 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

BG LT NL PL
9 records

Integral

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Recherches, Maule FR

DE FR HU IE
17 records

Galia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nickerson-Zwaan B.V.

BG ES HU NL
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, F

BG FR IT UA
12 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

CZ NL PL SK
9 records

Dasas

Active

Poa trivialis L. · Rough bluegrass

DLF-Trifolium (DK)

DK HR SI UA
12 records