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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.

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

von Tubeuf Guido

3 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

3 records

KLECA23A07

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm+Sohn GmbH &Co.KG

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

4 records

Megane

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Momont Recherche Sarl

3 records

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Nils Klemm

3 records

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Noort Marco van

3 records

Kolmagif

Terminated

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

Wilhelmina J. B. de Jong-Tazelaar

3 records

Kimauri

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

3 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Nebelmeir Johannes

3 records

Philodendron bipinnatifidum Schott ex Endl. · Lacy tree philodendron

Fell, Jr. David N.

3 records

Lanloire

Active

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Lannes Robert

3 records

Lobmounwi

Application submitted

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL

3 records

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

3 records

Marina

Active

Hylotelephium telephium (L.) H. Ohba · Orpine

Janet N. Egger

4 records

Mariella

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Markus Kellerhals Agroscope

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Kelly

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen A/S

3 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Shinya Miyano

3 records

Laban

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm Nils / Stover Anita

4 records