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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.

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

4 records

Hibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon

Hortival Diffusion SAS

3 records

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis|Enkhuizen, NL

3 records

Portulaca umbraticola Kunth · Wingpod purslane

Nebelmeir Johannes Sebastian

4 records

Minibi

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CHRISTA HOFMANN

3 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Knudsen Jan Skjold|Odense N, DK

3 records

Lican

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike

3 records

Lan Upmag

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Mitchell Eu. Hanes Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

3 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

3 records

Navsel 5

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Grapeco Limited

3 records

MARA

Active

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

RESPUBLIKANSKOE NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNOE DOCHERNEE UNITARNOE PREDPRITIE «INSTITUT PLODOVODSTVA»

5 records

Malus Mill. · Apple

Tydeman, Henry M|England

3 records

Portulaca umbraticola Kunth · Wingpod purslane

Nebelmeir Johannes Sebastian

4 records

LAAZ0006

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Participations AG

5 records

LANZ0044

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Kuban 86

Active

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. x P. persica (L.) Batsch · Myrobalan x Peach

Gennady Eremin

4 records

Lanseine

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Lannes Robert

3 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Lannes Robert

4 records

Mandevilla x amabilis (Backh. & Backh. f.) Dress x M. boliviensis (Hook. f.) Woodson · Mandevilla

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

3 records

L'Amour

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Weber Courtney A.|Geneva, NY, US / Sanford John C.|Livonia, NY, US / Maloney Kevin E.|Phelps, NY, US

3 records

Moulton

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ELSOMS WHEAT

3 records

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

Hansen Hans A

3 records

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Begonia L. · Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records