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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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Found in these crops

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.

Campeye

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

3 records

Cambi

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

3 records

Camila

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

JIMMY HAIG BAGDASARIAN

3 records

CBRZ0004

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

C08-141

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

WRIGHT, Gary LYRENE, Paul

4 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Graham John Clarkson

4 records

CAL RED

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

3 records

Buster

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

NICKERSON (UK)

5 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Slaughter John K.,Gerdts Timothy J.

4 records

C3335

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Phyllis Burger

3 records

BRS Melodia

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Patrícia Silva Ritschel^^^João Dimas Garcia Maia^^^Umberto Almeida Camargo

3 records

Hydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea

TIMOTHY D WOOD

3 records

Cappuccino

Protection expired

Coprosma J.R. et G. Forst. · Mirror bush

Annton Nursery Ltd

3 records

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

Hanes Mitchell|Morgan Hill, CA

3 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

NIELS ARTS

3 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Winner Blair

3 records

Balcelbrisal

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

KERRY MEYER STROPE

3 records

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

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA

3 records

Andeepvi

Active

Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia

Martin Geibel

3 records

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Talmadge Paul

3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Slaughter John K.,Gerdts Timothy J.

4 records

Agadeft

Active

Ageratum houstonianum Mill. · Flossflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Masor Laura L.

3 records