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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.

Cupid

Active

Lamprocapnos spectabilis (L.) Fukuhara · Asian bleeding-heart

Pryce Matthew

3 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ZAIGER'S INC. GENETICS

4 records

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Michael Danziger

3 records

Dunnecis

Active

Cistus x hybridus Pourr.

Kieran Dunne

4 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Tobias Dümmen

3 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Lang Chunting

3 records

C12-122

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Wright Gary,Lyrene Paul M.

3 records

Athyrium niponicum (Mett.) Hance · Japanese painted fern

Hansen Hans A

3 records

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

van Sambeek Ellen

3 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Rijk Nadine

3 records

Helleborus x ballardiae B. Mathew

Josef Heuger

3 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Rijk Nadine

3 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Rijk Nadine

3 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Omar Carrillo Mendoza, Renae Robertson y Philip J. Stewart

3 records

DLFSARD5

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Driscoll Strawberry Associates Inc.

6 records

Helleborus niger L. · Christmas rose

Josef Heuger

3 records

DLFLOVE3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

DLFPER11

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

Brachyscome Cass. · Swan River Daisy

Shaun Rebello, Bonza Botanicals Pty Limited

3 records

DLFBAVD3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Korlipara Harini

4 records

CIVRH295

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis

3 records