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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.

H211904

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Silviero Sansavini and Stefano Lugli, University of Bologna

3 records

HBAnavy

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

Ferangel

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Ruigrok Sanne Helena

3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Reinhard Kaneppele

4 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Violetka Marinova Colova

3 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

3 records

Delosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) L. Bolus · Trailing ice plant

Koot Arjan

3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Antonio Bergamini

4 records

Docablaq

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Koot Arjan

3 records

Hachfee

Active

Ilex x meserveae S. Y. Hu · Meserve holly

H. Hachmann Baumschulen GbR

3 records

Hibiscus moscheutos L. · Crimson-eyed rose mallow

Oostveen Cornelis A.

3 records

H211902

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

3 records

DLFPICA4

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

Evipo067

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.

3 records

Gaultheria procumbens L. · Wintergreen

Peter van de Pol

3 records

Dosis

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

5 records

Euonymus japonicus Thunb. · Japanese spindle

Dekkers Coen

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.

3 records

Garcima

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

4 records

ESM R129

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ALOYSIUS ANTONIUS JOSEPH HOOIJMAN (CD)

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.

3 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Rijk Nadine

3 records