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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.

DMARV121

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Gavriel Danziger

4 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

3 records

Garbí

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Navarro Luis|Valencia, ES / Juarez Jose|Valencia, ES / Aleza Pablo|Valencia, ES / Cuenca Jose|Valencia, ES / Julve Jose Manuel|Valencia, ES / Pina Jose Antonio|Valencia, ES

6 records

Dasytten

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

RUNE HARBOE NIELSEN

3 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Probst Darrell R.|Hubbardston, MA 01452-1315, US

3 records

FUCIV51

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli

4 records

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Hanes Mitchell Eugene

3 records

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Hanes Mitchell|Morgan Hill, CA, US

3 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

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

Fides B.V.

3 records

Hybrids between Philadelphus delavayi and Philadelphus microphyllus

Peter R. Moore

3 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Hardigan Michael A.,Finn Chad E.

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

DUECOSMO

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

Tiarella L. · Foamflower

Hansen Hans A

3 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Pakozdi Katalin Monika / Blake Katarzyna / Cruz Ayuso Hernandez Maria

5 records

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

DP64

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Edward Vinson Ltd

3 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar / GAVIN R SILLS / ANDREA M PABON / MARK CRUSHA / Missael Bonifacio Romero ESCOBEDO

4 records

Portulaca oleracea L. · Common purslane

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

Helleborus x ericsmithii

Josef Heuger

3 records