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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.

Fiwowit

Active

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

Hofmann Christa

3 records

Portulaca oleracea L. · Common purslane

Koot Arjan

4 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria|Naaldwijk, NL

3 records

Evipo002

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

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

3 records

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Coakley Anthony Paul

4 records

Eves Joy

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Edward Vinson Ltd

3 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

3 records

DLFSIB1

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

DLFJAMD3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

Festival

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GULF COAST RESEARCH STATION

4 records

CIVS115

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli

4 records

CIVP21

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

Michelangelo Leis^^^Francesco Tagliani^^^Gianfranco Castagnoli^^^Alessio Martinelli

4 records

DLFBRI1

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

ET CRX02

Active

Carex L. · Sedge

Noordhuis Bart / Bisschop Elisabeth

4 records

ESPE1902

Active

Ficus benghalensis L.

van Geest Jan

3 records

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

3 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Jonkers Johanna B.|Andijk, NL

3 records

Diamond

Active

x Semponium spp.

Michael Daniel

3 records

Conpitto

Active

Pittosporum tenuifolium Gaertn. · Kohuhu

Smith M. Nevin|Watsonville, CA, US

3 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Roy Stahlhut

3 records

ELST33

Active

Caryopteris x clandonensis A. Simmonds ex anon. · Clandon bluebeard

Franciscus Johannes Christiaan Elst

3 records

Hylotelephium telephium (L.) H. Ohba · Orpine

Janet N. Egger

4 records

CBRZ0029

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records