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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.

Rosa L. · Rose

H.C.A De Groot

3 records

Rp1

Active

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

3 records

hybrids between Prunus davidiana, Prunus dulcis and Prunus persica

Pinochet Jorge|Barcelona, ES

4 records

Q102

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Poul Graff

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Rio Red

Active

Citrus x paradisi Macfad. · Grapefruit

4 records

PremA025

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

White Allan G

3 records

Richmond

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Limagrain UK

4 records

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

Lintott Keith George / Read Charles Richard

4 records

PKMP09

Active

Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower

Madsen Christian Hald

4 records

PKMp03

Active

Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower

Jensen Gert Kim|Odense N, DK

3 records

PKMp01

Active

Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower

Jensen Gert Kim|Odense, DK / Andersen Per Elmegaard|Skalskor, DK

3 records

PKMh03

Active

Campanula x haylodgensis hort

Jensen Gert Kim|Sohus, DK

3 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

4 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

PH8DB

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Ph40b

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Regburg

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

3 records

PH05F

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

3 records