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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.

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

9 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PAUL M. LYRENE

11 records

Vaccinium L. · Bilberry

RIDLEY WILLIAM BELL

8 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PAUL M. LYRENE

11 records

PLFOG99

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Terry Fogliani, Dianne Fogliani

8 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser ApS, Poulsen Roser ApS

7 records

Puna II

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Grasslanz Technology

12 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

7 records

Overtime

Active

Vaccinium virgatum Aiton · Rabbit-eye blueberry

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc.

10 records

Nirpwhi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)

7 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

David W. Cain, PhD.

8 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

David W. Cain, PhD.

7 records

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|OISHI YUKIHISA|ISHIKAWA SHIN

7 records

Ficre

Active

Carex oshimensis Nakai · Oshima sedge

Patrick Fitzgerald

8 records

Galaxy

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

United States Department of Agriculture-ARS HCRL

9 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

MOWREY, Bruce D. KIBBE, Esther J. BAPTISTA, Marta C. JACOBS III, Raymond L. WOOL, Sarah OLMSTEAD, James

7 records

Farthing

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

PAUL M. LYRENE

11 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Jennifer K. IZZO / Brian K. CASTER

9 records

Eclipse

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

United States Department of Agriculture-ARS HCRL

7 records

Ausegdon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

7 records

Ausham

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

7 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

VI¥A DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE AGRICULTURA DE LOS EEUU DE ACA. EN EL SERVICIO DE INV. AGRICOLA

7 records

Ausled

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

7 records