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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.

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Dalina Genetics A/S

3 records

Dafemten

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Nielsen Rune Harboe|Odense N, DK

3 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Plant 21 LLC

3 records

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp

3 records

Buddy

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Simpson David William / Whitehouse Adam Barrie / Johnson Abigail Wendy

9 records

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

A L TOZER LTD

3 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Helleborus niger L. · Christmas rose

Josef Heuger

3 records

Helleborus x ericsmithii

Josef Heuger

3 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

3 records

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

Bartels Gosen B.H.

3 records

Helleborus x ballardiae B. Mathew

Josef Heuger

3 records

Helleborus niger L. · Christmas rose

Josef Heuger

3 records

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp

3 records

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Balablim

Application submitted

Sutera Roth · Sutera

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Argyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush

Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU

3 records

Crawford

Active

Hybrids between Prunus cerasus and Prunus canescens

Iezzoni Amy

3 records

Sorbaria sorbifolia (L.) A. Braun

Jacques Couturieux

3 records

Cougar

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

6 records

CIVRH621

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli

4 records

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Coakley Anthony Paul

4 records