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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.

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

David Weber

3 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Acacia

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

WESBABLUE

Terminated

Sutera Roth · Sutera

Heinrich Westhoff

2 records

White Royal

Application submitted

Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower

Holde Charlotte|Odense N, DK

2 records

Abrivado

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Aster L. · Aster

Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.

2 records

Wessateq

Active

Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia

Heinrich Westhoff|Sudlohn, DE

2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Fresas Nuevos Materiales S.A.

ES
3 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Westhoff Heinrich

2 records

3469B

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PLANTENKWEKERIJ VREUGDENHIL B.V.

NL
3 records

Viepur

Active

Cuphea llavea Lex.

Schrader Ralf|Ludinghausen, DE

2 records

Hybrids between Hibiscus paramutabilis and Hibiscus syriacus

Walberton Plants LTD

2 records

Voyager

Active

Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC. · Perennial wall-rocket

A L TOZER LTD

2 records

Passiflora edulis Sims · Passion fruit

Thomson Angus Philip,Swart Johannes Petrus

2 records

Ute

Active

Daboecia cantabrica (Huds.) K. Koch · Connemara heather

Johannes van Leuven

2 records

Vtm215

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

2 records

VP001

Active

Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C. Presl · Erect sword fern

Vitro Plus C.V.

2 records

Acer platanoides L. · Norway maple

Christoph Ulmer Baumschulen

2 records