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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.

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Edward Vinson Ltd

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

3 records

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

TOBIAS GUNTER DUMMEN

3 records

Hybrids between Citrus sinensis and Citrus clementina

Giuseppe Reforgiato Recupero, Giuseppe Russo, Santo Recupero

4 records

Deksoftone

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

3 records

Rudbeckia L. · Coneflower

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

4 records

Dekromanov

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

4 records

EA 5016

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Benoit Escande

5 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Her. ex Aiton x P. tongaense Vorster

Hanes Mitchell|Morgan Hill, CA

3 records

Duesapi

Active

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

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

Camred

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

Celeste

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Royal Berries S.L.U.

4 records

D Tiga

Active

Gasteria Duval · Gasteria

Wander Tuinier B.V.

3 records

DANMOON14

Application submitted

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

HANS HENRIK KAMPMANN

3 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Gavin R. Sills, Yunwen Wang, Mark F. Crusha y John Fangary

3 records

Car Rasp

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

4 records

Dracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl. · Corn plant

Scheffers Ruud

4 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Nielsen Rune Harboe

3 records

Daniel

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

THE STATE OF ISRAEL-MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION( ARO)

4 records

Eclipse

Active

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

van Geest Jan

3 records

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

van der KNAAP LEONARDUS JOHANNES MARIA

3 records