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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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Breakdown by crop

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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.

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

PETER BECKMAN

3 records

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Blogold

Active

Geranium L. · Crane's Bill

HANS KRAMER VAN KWEKERIJ DE HESSENHOF B.V.

3 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PAUL M. LYRENE

6 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

SHAUN L. REBELLO

3 records

Bonscadebu

Terminated

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Berneutz, Andrew

3 records

BKBEWPF

Active

Begonia pendula Ridl.

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

3 records

Argyranthemum frutescens x Glebionis carinata

Andrew Bernuetz

3 records

BL1

Active

Tradescantia zebrina hort. ex Bosse · inchplant

Tingdal by Lundager ApS

3 records

Big Top

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

3 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

BKDAMFVF

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RESPUBLIKANSKOE NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNOE DOCHERNEE UNITARNOE PREDPRITIE «INSTITUT PLODOVODSTVA»

4 records

Blossom

Active

Lupinus L. · Lupine

Sarah Frances Conibear

3 records

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

Bartels Gosen B.H.

3 records

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

G.B.H BARTELS

4 records

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

van Sambeek Ellen

3 records

Barak

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Sara Slotzky^^^Nir Dai^^^Zecharia Tanami

5 records

Bante Reeda

Application submitted

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Eryngium planum L. · Blue eryngo

HUIBERT ANNE DE BOER

3 records

Balumsum

Active

Antirrhinum majus L. · Snapdragon

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

Bartels Gosen B.H.

3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Phuong Nguyen^^^Jason Jandrew

3 records