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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.

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A., SOCIEDAD UNIPERSONAL, O PLANASA

12 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A., SOCIEDAD UNIPERSONAL, O PLANASA

13 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A., SOCIEDAD UNIPERSONAL, O PLANASA

12 records

Poulmist

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

8 records

Vaccinium virgatum Aiton · Rabbit-eye blueberry

SCOTT NESMITH, GRIFFIN, GA

11 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

David W. Cain, PhD.

9 records

IFG Six

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

David W. Cain, PhD.

9 records

Ifg Nine

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

David W. Cain, PhD.

9 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Driscoll's, Inc / Driscoll's, Inc.

10 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

MOWREY, Bruce D. KIBBE, Esther BAPTISTA, Marta C. GARCÍA, Arturo IZZO, Jennifer K. CASTER, Brian

9 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIAB EMR, United Kingdom

9 records

Auspeet

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Alapaha

Active

Vaccinium virgatum Aiton · Rabbit-eye blueberry

SCOTT NESMITH ARLEN D. DRAPER,

11 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Ausprior

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Rosa L. · Rose

HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)

9 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe S.A.S. (FR)

AT BG CZ FR HU SK
11 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

AT CZ DE FR SK UA
10 records

Schiwago

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saaten-Union

CZ DE FR PL UA
11 records

Valverde

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

HR HU NL UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG FR IT UA
10 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR HU SK UA
13 records