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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.

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Sheehan Genetics Llc

4 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

The Ivy Farm

3 records

Ruby Red

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ARC INFRUITEC-NIETVOORBIJ

5 records

SAKPXC039

Application submitted

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Moriya Kawashima

3 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

3 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

3 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

3 records

Rosestar

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Siegfried Klemm

3 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

GROSS EDUARD

3 records

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

SUPHACHATWONG INNOVATION CO

5 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Meinl Katrin

3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Central Valley Seeds Inc.

3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

5 records

Sandrine

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

THIERRY DELABROYE

3 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

3 records

Robpwpur

Active

Lantana montevidensis (Spreng.) Briq. · Creeping Lantana

Robert Jackson Roberson

3 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Tvillingegaarden A/S

3 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Meinl Katrin

3 records

hybrids between Vaccinium corymbosum L. and Vaccinium darrowii Camp

Ridley Bell

4 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

3 records

hybrids between Vaccinium corymbosum L. and Vaccinium darrowii Camp

Ridley Bell

7 records

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Preil Walter|Ammersbek, DE

3 records