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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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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.

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Campsis x tagliabuana (Vis.) Rehder · Hybrid trumpet vine

Pineau Patrick

3 records

Makatea

Active

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Don R. LaBonte

3 records

Macizo

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum Voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

Anemone L. · Anemone

MacGregor Alasdair,MacGregor Elizabeth

4 records

Melody

Active

Geranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill

Lowe, Carl Marius

3 records

Korpihay

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Meivanae

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MR ALAIN MEILLAND

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Alain Antoine Meilland

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

3 records

Megan

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen A/S

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PAUL M. LYRENE

6 records

LANZ0042

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

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

Lannes Robert

4 records

Lake

Active

Prunus avium x Prunus fruticosa Pallas

Iezzoni Amy

3 records

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Menzel Klaus

3 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

5 records

Konpride

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria|Nieuwveen, NL

3 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Nils Klemm^^^Antonella Capo

3 records

Memphis

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

4 records