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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

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.

Rumba

Active

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

TOZER SEEDS LTD

2 records

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Hans A. Hansen

2 records

Rafzelsa

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Walter Hauenstein Hauenstein AG

3 records

Ramblin

Active

Aeschynanthus Jack · Lipstick plant

BS Plant B.V.

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Red Spur

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

3 records

POULhei

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Pilgrim

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Peter Darby

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

PT-DF-14

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

Traven Lloyd R.

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

PROCUP

Active

Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel

Frans Muijsers Boomkwekerijen C.V.

3 records

Riland

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Yount, Harry

2 records

Prerasjer

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Preesman Royalty B.V.

2 records

Plum Good

Terminated

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

Repp Ralph

2 records

PKMTAK1

Terminated

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Gert K. Jensen

2 records

RGLORS

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Michelangelo Leis^^^GUALTIERO MAZZONI

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Walther Faedi^^^Gianluca Baruzzi

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Radwire

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

William J. Radler

3 records